
Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth
By William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor ColeridgeLength21h 7m
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Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth represents a cornerstone in the Romantic literary movement, encapsulating the introspective and emotive spirit of the era. The anthology challenges conventional poetry by focusing on everyday language and subject matter, crafted through a lens of emotional depth and philosophical inquiry. As readers delve into this collection, they are presented with a compelling fusion of narrative poetry and meditative reflections, epitomized in works that traverse the rustic landscapes and emotional subtleties of human experience. The collaborative genius of Wordsworth and Coleridge manifests in their seamless ability to transcend the immediate sensory experience and explore the profound, often mystical, interconnections between humanity and nature. Their backgrounds—Wordsworth's profound connection to the natural world and Coleridge's fascination with the supernatural and philosophy—enrich this collection beyond mere poetic expression. Aligned with the Romantic movement's emphasis on individualism and emotional authenticity, these voices collectively invite readers into a world where inner and outer realities coexist in harmony and tension. Lyrical Ballads and other Poems beckons scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike to explore the revolutionary perspectives that redefined literary ideals. This anthology is not merely a collection but an invitation to engage with the transformative power of poetry, offering both introspective pleasure and a nuanced understanding of Romanticism's profound influence on literature and culture. Capturing the spirit of innovation, this volume promises to stimulate mind and soul with its timeless narratives and insights, bridging the 18th century to modern readers with unmatched relevance and resonance.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length21 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2CHAPTER I
3CHAPTER II
4CHAPTER III
5CHAPTER IV
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6CHAPTER V
7CHAPTER VI
8CHAPTER VII
9CHAPTER VIII
10CHAPTER IX
11CHAPTER X
12(a) Of the Principles of Poetry and the 'Lyrical Ballads,' 1798-1802
13(b) Of Poetic Diction
14(c) Poetry as a Study, 1815
15(d) Of Poetry as Observation and Description and Dedication of 1815
16(e) Of 'The Excursion:' Preface'
17(f) Letters to Sir George and Lady Beaumont and others on the Poems and Related Subjects
18(g) Letter to Charles Fox with the 'Lyrical Ballads' and his Answer, &C.
19(h) Letter on the Principles of Poetry and his own Poems to (afterwards) Professor John Wilson
20THE RIME OF THE ANCYENT MARINERE
21THE FOSTER-MOTHER’S TALE
22LINES LEFT UPON A SEAT IN A YEW-TREE WHICH STANDS NEAR THE LAKE OF ESTHWAITE, ON A DESOLATE PART OF THE SHORE, YET COMMANDING A BEAUTIFUL PROSPECT
23THE NIGHTINGALE
24THE FEMALE VAGRANT
25GOODY BLAKE, AND HARRY GILL, A TRUE STORY
26LINES WRITTEN AT A SMALL DISTANCE FROM MY HOUSE, AND SENT BY MY LITTLE BOY TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THEY ARE ADDRESSED
27SIMON LEE, THE OLD HUNTSMAN, WITH AN INCIDENT IN WHICH HE WAS CONCERNED
28ANECDOTE FOR FATHERS SHEWING HOW THE ART OF LYING MAY BE TAUGHT
29WE ARE SEVEN
30LINES WRITTEN IN EARLY SPRING
31THE THORN
32THE LAST OF THE FLOCK
33THE DUNGEON
34THE MAD MOTHER
35THE IDIOT BOY
36LINES WRITTEN NEAR RICHMOND, UPON THE THAMES, AT EVENING
37EXPOSTULATION AND REPLY
38THE TABLES TURNED; AN EVENING SCENE, ON THE SAME SUBJECT
39OLD MAN TRAVELLING; ANIMAL TRANQUILLITY AND DECAY, A SKETCH
40THE COMPLAINT OF A FORSAKEN INDIAN WOMAN
41THE CONVICT
42LINES WRITTEN A FEW MILES ABOVE TINTERN ABBEY, ON REVISITING THE BANKS OF THE WYE DURING A TOUR, July 13, 1798
43PREFACE
44EXPOSTULATION AND REPLY.
45THE TABLES TURNED;
46ANIMAL TRANQUILLITY & DECAY
47THE COMPLAINT OF A FORSAKEN INDIAN WOMAN.
48THE LAST OF THE FLOCK.
49LINES
50FOSTER-MOTHER.