The Alfoxden Journals

The Alfoxden Journals are a collection of diaries kept by William and Dorothy Wordsworth during their stay at Alfoxden House in 1798. These journals document their daily observations, reflections, and experiences, providing valuable insights into their lives, literary work, and the nature that inspired their writing. They are important for understanding the development of Romantic poetry, especially William's evolving ideas on nature and emotion. The journals also reveal their close collaboration and Dorothy’s keen eye as a recorder of their environment, making them a significant resource for literary and historical study.