(3) 4-6 Poetry for Young People series. Illustrated by James Muir & James Muir. These accessible introductions to two Romantic poets begin with an engaging overview, including some critical commentary, of each writer's life and times. Their most famous verses are represented, including Coleridge's "Kubla Khan" and Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"; a line or two of explication and definitions for unfamiliar words accompany each poem. Handsome paintings complement the tone of the poems. Ind. [Review covers these Poetry for Young People titles: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth.]

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) YA British Library Writers' Lives series. This accessible biography traces the life of the poet and leader of the Romantic movement in England. Hebron draws on primary and secondary source materials, including original manuscripts, letters, and diaries, to reconstruct Wordsworth's life. Engagingly written and well researched, the volume is interspersed with passages from Wordsworth's poetry and illustrated with historical paintings, photos, and sketches. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute