Lyrical Ballads, with Other Poems, 1800, Volume 1 by William Wordsworth
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About this eBook
| Author | Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 |
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| Title | Lyrical Ballads, with Other Poems, 1800, Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Robert Prince and the DP Team |
| Summary | "Lyrical Ballads, with Other Poems, 1800, Volume 1" by William Wordsworth is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This seminal work marks a significant departure from traditional poetic styles, presenting a celebration of ordinary life and nature through the lens of emotion and simplicity. Wordsworth's poems often explore themes of human experience, beauty in nature, and the power of memory, evoking a connection to both personal and collective identity. The opening of "Lyrical Ballads" introduces readers to Wordsworth's poetic philosophy and thematic aspirations. In the preface, he emphasizes a desire to depict common life and the essential emotions that unify human experiences. The initial poems, including "Expostulation and Reply" and "The Tables Turned," present dialogues that reflect on the nature of learning through nature as a teacher and the limitations of bookish knowledge. Wordsworth argues for a direct engagement with the natural world, suggesting that authentic wisdom is found in the simplicity of life rather than in the complexities of academic pursuits. This sets the stage for the explorations of deeper emotional landscapes throughout the collection, inviting readers into a world where nature and human emotion intertwine seamlessly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8905 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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