Browsing Category: Wordsworth's Preface to Lyrical Ballads

Introduction Wordsworth’s Preface to Lyrical Ballads is more than just a literary introduction. It is the cornerstone of English Romanticism—a bold declaration that forever altered the course of poetry. Written for the 1800 edition of Lyrical Ballads, a collaborative collection with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this preface serves as Wordsworth’s poetic manifesto. It articulates his revolutionary vision of poetry: a heartfelt expression rooted in simplicity, emotional depth, and the language of everyday people. Exploring William...