The Lyrical Ballads

"The Lyrical Ballads" is a collection of poems published in 1798 by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, marking a key moment in the Romantic era of literature. It emphasized emotion, nature, and the experiences of common people, shifting away from the formal styles of previous poetry. The collection includes famous poems like Wordsworth's "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" and Coleridge’s "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." This work is significant for its innovative use of simple language and deep themes, influencing the course of English poetry and promoting the idea of poetry as a reflection of everyday life.