Lyrical ballads
Book • 1890
Lyrical Ballads, published in 1798, is a landmark collection of poetry by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, marking a pivotal moment in the development of English Romanticism.
The collection showcases a departure from the formal conventions of 18th-century poetry, embracing simpler language and themes drawn from everyday life.
Wordsworth's contributions focus on the beauty of nature and the power of human emotion, while Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" introduces supernatural elements and allegorical depth.
The collection's preface, written by Wordsworth, articulates the poets' aims and principles, sparking significant debate and influencing the course of English poetry.
Its impact on subsequent generations of poets is undeniable, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of Romantic literature.
The collection showcases a departure from the formal conventions of 18th-century poetry, embracing simpler language and themes drawn from everyday life.
Wordsworth's contributions focus on the beauty of nature and the power of human emotion, while Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" introduces supernatural elements and allegorical depth.
The collection's preface, written by Wordsworth, articulates the poets' aims and principles, sparking significant debate and influencing the course of English poetry.
Its impact on subsequent generations of poets is undeniable, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of Romantic literature.
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Mentioned as a jointly written collection of poems that first published "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Mentioned by Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks in discussion of their collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge on "Lyrical Ballads".
Episode 247: Introduction to "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
