Lyrical Ballads 1798 and 1802(Paperback, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge)
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About the Book:Lyrical Ballads 1798 and 1802 is a foundational text of English Romanticism, originally published in 1798 and expanded in 1802. This seminal collection contains anonymous works that have shaped poetic thought for generations. It features iconic poems such as Wordsworth’s “Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey” and Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”. Wordsworth’s Preface advocates for the use of ordinary language and explores the beauty of everyday human experiences. The volume challenges rigid conventions of 18th-century poetry, embracing the emotional depth of human life.About the Authors:William Wordsworth (1770–1850) was an English Romantic poet, best known for his works emphasizing nature, emotion, and the ordinary experiences of life. He remains a cornerstone of Romantic literature.Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) was a leading Romantic poet, critic, and philosopher, renowned for his vivid imagination and thought-provoking explorations of nature and the human mind.
