Wordsworth & Coleridge: Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems

Wordsworth & Coleridge: Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems

by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Publication Date: 17/12/2023

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The anthology 'Wordsworth & Colidge: Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems' epitomizes the advent of Romanticism in English literature, showcasing a revolutionary departure from the classical confines towards an exploration of the natural and emotional world. The collection fuses a remarkable array of literary styles—ranging from the simplicity and directness of the ballad form to the complex emotional and philosophical depths of longer lyrical pieces. It not only includes seminal works that marked a turning point in literary history but also illustrates the diverse and innovative approaches of its contributors towards common themes of nature, imagination, and the human condition. The collaboration between William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, two of the most eminent figures of the Romantic movement, lends this anthology a unique perspective. Their backgrounds as pioneers of this literary era, coupled with their personal beliefs and experiences, significantly influenced the thematic and stylistic direction of the works included. This collection is aligned with the broader Romantic movement's emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the sublime, showcasing the synthesis of Wordsworth's profound contemplation of nature and Coleridge's rich, imaginative prowess. 'Wordsworth & Coleridge: Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems' provides readers with an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the heart of Romantic literature. It encourages exploration beyond the surface of these texts, inviting a deep engagement with the ways in which these poets revolutionized literary expression. This anthology is indispensable not only for students of English literature but also for anyone seeking to understand the depth and diversity of human experience as depicted through one of the most transformative periods of literary history.

ISBN:
8596547755845
8596547755845
Category:
Poetry anthologies (various poets)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
17-12-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth was born on 7 April 1770 at Cockermouth, in the English Lake District, the son of a lawyer. He was one of five children and developed a close bond with his only sister, Dorothy, whom he lived with for most of his life. At the age of 17, shortly after the deaths of his parents, Wordsworth went to St John’s College, Cambridge, and after graduating travelled to Revolutionary France.

Upon returning to England he published his first poem and devoted himself wholly to writing. He became great friends with other Romantic poets and collaborated with Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Lyrical Ballads. In 1843, he succeeded Robert Southey as Poet Laureate and died in the year ‘Prelude’ was finally published, 1850.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

One of the great figures of the Romantic age, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 1834) is known both for his poetry and prose, and for producing Lyrical Ballads with William Wordsworth, a work which revolutionized English poetry.

Plagued by debts and laudanum addiction, he left many pieces unfinished, yet his extraordinary influence was felt in literary figures as diverse as Wordsworth, Mary Shelley and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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