The Lake Poets

'"They put the Lake District at the heart of the English literary imagination," writes Rebanks in a thoughtful introduction to this anthology. The Cumbrian farmer who shot to fame with A Shepherd’s Life reminds us that, far from being fops wandering lonely as clouds, the Lake Poets were radicals. One for thoughtful readers.'  

* Saga magazine *

'What distinguishes Notting Hill Editions' fine and handsomely-bound, anthology from any number of collections...is the efficacy of its selections. Concise, focused, and including poems and prose pieces from several of the major architects of the Romantic movement, The Lake Poets successfully resolves a huge expanse of contemplative thought into satisfying precis.' 

* Yorkshire Times *

'The introduction from farmer-memoirist James Rebanks provides contemplation on how the history of these poets has impacted local life in Lakeland, and the complicated legacy they leave for our notions of culture and nature. The lessons James draws from the Lake Poets demonstrate how the radical edge of classic poetry can still reverberate across generations.'

* Cumbria LIfe *

'A beautifully produced new collection of poetry celebrating the Lake District with a personal and insightful introduction by James Rebanks, charting the Lake poets' radical roots, his growing appreciation of their work and the poems' legacy.' 

* North Lakes Livi