Lake Poets and Professional Identity

Discover the fascinating intersection of poetry and professional identity in Lake Poets and Professional Identity by Brian Goldberg. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2010, this insightful paperback spans 312 pages and delves into the lives and works of the renowned Lake Poets: William Wordsworth, Robert Southey, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Goldberg meticulously explores how these literary figures aligned themselves with the evolving concept of the 'professional gentleman,' challenging the vocational norms of late 18th-century British culture. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry, the intellectual life of Great Britain, and the historical context of the Lake Poets. Enhance your understanding of this pivotal literary movement and its impact on professional identity in the arts.