The contents of vol.1 reveals Wordsworth's Political and Ethical considerations, including The Apology for the French Revolution, published from the author's manuscript for the first time. His essay on the Convention of Cintra comments on the conclusion of the Peninsula Wars. Vol. 2 covers Aesthetical and Literary essays and includes much comment on poetry and concludes with A Guide through the District of the Lakes. Vol. 3 entitled Critical and Ethical, includes detailed reflection and comment on his poetry. The final section concerns some of his letters.