Wordsworth and Coleridge Lyrical Ballads: 1798 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781026089927)

"Lyrical Ballads" is a landmark collection of poems that fundamentally reshaped the course of English literature. This collaborative masterpiece by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge signals the birth of the Romantic movement, challenging the rigid poetic formalities of the eighteenth century. By utilizing the "language of men" and focusing on the common experiences of ordinary life, the authors sought to explore the profound connection between humanity, emotion, and the natural world.

This volume includes some of the most celebrated works in the English canon, such as Coleridge's haunting "The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere" and Wordsworth's evocative "Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey." These poems reflect a revolutionary shift toward imagination, spontaneity, and the sublime power of the landscape. Edited by Harold Littledale, this presentation of the 1798 text offers readers a glimpse into the experimental spirit that defined a new era of artistic expression. A foundational text for scholars and enthusiasts alike, "Lyrical Ballads" remains a vital testament to the transformative power of verse and its ability to capture the essence of the human spirit.

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