William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth, Cumberland in the Lake District. His father was John Wordsworth who served as the attorney for Lord Lonsdale. His father was also the steward of the Lonsdale estate. When William was eight years old, his mother died and five years later his father died suddenly. When Williams father died, he left his five children in debt to Lord Lonsdale. Due to domestic problems, William and his beloved sister Dorothy grew apart. Dorothy was a very important person in Williams life, she had provided him with a valuable source of thought and impressions. …
