Wordworth's preface
Transcript of Wordworth's preface
Wordsworth’s preface to lyrical ballads
Presented By : Jani Ami C.
[ Roll No. : 41 ]M.A. English Sem-I
Introduction
In the “Advertisement” the 1798 edition of Lyrical Ballads,
Wordsworth explained his poetical concept
Main theme of the Lyrical Ballads is what according to Wordsworth
should be the theme of poetry ?
What should be the theme of poetry according to Wordsworth ?
Return to the original state of nature
The poem depict realistic character
Incidents and situations from common life
Speak of plainer and more emphatic language
Spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings
Arnold high praise for according to Wordsworth’s poetry
Wordsworth’s best work in his shorter pieces
Powerful application of idea to his subjects in his best poem
“Moral idea”
Deals with life powerfully
The joy nature and in the primary affections
Wordsworth’s unique treatment of the “Plain” style