Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, Vol. 2 (of 2)

"Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, Vol. 2" by Dorothy Wordsworth is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work is a collection of journals that detail the author's travels, experiences, and reflections, particularly focusing on her walks and excursions in nature alongside her brother, the renowned poet William Wordsworth. The opening of the journal describes a portion of a Scottish tour that Dorothy undertaken with her brother William and their friend Samuel Taylor Coleridge in the early 19th century. Dorothy's writings provide vivid, sensory descriptions of their experiences—focusing on the beauty of the Scottish landscape, encounters with local people, and the nuances of their travels. In this portion, she recounts the challenges presented by the weather, their interactions with colorful locals, and the emotional responses elicited by the natural surroundings, revealing her deep appreciation for both the landscape and the connections fostered during their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dorothy Mae Ann Wordsworth was an English author, poet, and diarist. She was the sister of the Romantic poet William Wordsworth, and the two were close all their adult lives. Dorothy Wordsworth had no ambitions to be a public author, yet she left behind numerous letters, diary entries, topographical descriptions, poems, and other writings.