Lyrical Ballads

About “Lyrical Ballads”

Lyrical Ballads is a poetry collection by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1798. It is considered a foundational work of the Romantic movement in English literature, known for moving away from the formal and complex styles of earlier poetry. The poems often focus on nature and everyday people, using simple and relatable language. The 1805 edition of the collection includes famous poems such as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, “Tintern Abbey,” “Expostulation and Reply,” and “Lucy Gray.” The work marked a significant shift in literary style and had a lasting impact on English poetry.