Preface to the Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth – Kitab Mahal
- Publisher: Kitab Mahal (Pvt) Ltd , KM
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- SKU: 55910 R1 0308
- Number of Pages: 170
Rs.340.00
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📘 Title Name: Preface to the Lyrical Ballads - BS Edition
✍️ Author: William Wordsworth
🏢 Publisher: Kitab Mahal (Pvt) Ltd (KM)
🔹 Introduction:
Preface to the Lyrical Ballads is William Wordsworth’s revolutionary literary manifesto that reshaped English poetry. Written as an introduction to his joint poetic collection with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the preface outlines Wordsworth’s philosophy of poetry, his views on the language of common people, and his belief in emotional truth. This BS Edition by Kitab Mahal is designed for students studying Romantic literature, literary criticism, and poetry theory.
🔑 Key Points:
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Defines poetry as a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" originating from deep emotion.
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Emphasizes the use of simple, everyday language instead of artificial poetic diction.
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Highlights nature as the central source of inspiration, reflection, and moral insight.
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Explains the role of the poet as a mediator of universal human emotions.
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Establishes the foundation of Romantic poetry by rejecting neoclassical rules and traditions.
🕌 Conclusion:
The Preface to the Lyrical Ballads remains one of the most influential works in English literary criticism. Wordsworth’s ideas transformed poetry into a vehicle of human emotion, nature, and simplicity. This BS Edition provides students with a clear, accessible understanding of Romantic principles and poetic evolution.
