Wordworth's preface

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Wordsworth’s preface to lyrical ballads Presented By : Jani Ami C. [ Roll No. : 41 ] M.A. English Sem-I

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Wordsworth’s preface to lyrical ballads

Presented By : Jani Ami C.

[ Roll No. : 41 ]M.A. English Sem-I

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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 ?

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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

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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

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