Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth (Also contains Their Thoughts On Poetry Principles and Secrets) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Romantic GemsBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth
Length22h 29m
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Lyrical Ballads and other Poems gathers the revolutionary partnership of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth at the decisive threshold of English Romanticism. Its poems range from supernatural narrative and psychological mystery to rustic lyric, meditative blank verse, and experiments in the speech of ordinary life. Pieces such as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Tintern Abbey exemplify the volume's extraordinary breadth, uniting visionary intensity with intimate reflections on memory, nature, suffering, and moral perception. The collection is enriched by the poets' own reflections on poetic principles, revealing a shared ambition to renew literary language and restore feeling, imagination, and common experience to the center of verse. Wordsworth's commitment to humble subjects and Coleridge's fascination with wonder, symbol, and the uncanny together define a major cultural shift away from neoclassical decorum toward Romantic inwardness, organic form, and emotional authenticity. This volume is indispensable for readers seeking to understand how modern lyric consciousness emerged. It offers not only landmark poems but also a dialogue about poetry's aims and methods, inviting students and general readers alike to explore a multiplicity of voices, styles, and philosophical insights within one transformative literary event.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length22 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth (Also contains Their Thoughts On Poetry Principles and Secrets) (pt. 1)
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14Analysis
15Reflection
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