William Wordsworth

En el devenir de su azarosa trayectoria vital, Wordsworth, arquetipo del poeta vocacional y plenamente consciente de su labor, contribuyó a separar la poesía del ámbito elitista y limitado en el que se habia venido desarrollando hasta aquel momento historico, ofreciendo nuevos cauces para la expresion poetica. El poeta es para Wordsworth "un hombre que habla a los hombres", y la poesia es "el espontaneo rebosar de poderosos sentimientos" que se origina en la emocion rememorada en un estado de tranquilidad. A lo largo y ancho de su prolifica y fecunda obra poetica, trato principalmente de la relacion entre el poeta y la naturaleza, dando lugar a la epica del yo romantico reflejada en "El preludio", verdadera cronica y testamento poeticos.

Fruto de la amistad y de un afán poético innovador son las "Baladas líricas" de William Wordsworth y Samuel Taylor Coleridge, consideradas además como el "manifiesto del romanticismo inglés". De este modo, "Baladas liricas" resulto ser uno de los libros mas trascendentales y revolucionarios de la poesia inglesa. Wordsworth y Coleridge, defensores de lo individual y lo concreto, proponen en sus "Baladas liricas" una innovacion radical con respecto a la poesia que se habia hecho hasta entonces.

n this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to the most important poets in our literature. Earth has not anything to show more fair: Dull would he be of soul who could pass by. A sight so touching in its majesty...Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802.

In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to the most important poets in our literature.Earth has not anything to show more fair:Dull would he be of soul who could pass by A sight so touching in its majesty . . .-- Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is one of the most significant poets of English Romanticism. Wordsworth's declaration was a belief in the power of poetry to teach ... Show synopsis William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is one of the most significant poets of English Romanticism. Wordsworth's declaration was a belief in the power of poetry to teach by appealing to the imagination and to the `grand elementary principle of pleasure, by which man knows, and feels, and lives, and moves'. His unique relationship with the poet and political activist, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, founded in the political and social ferment of 1795, produced a revolution in literature, and the annus mirabilis of 1797-8 was one of intense creativity resulting in the joint volume, Lyrical Ballads (1798-1805) - a landmark in the history of English Romanticism. Wordsworth's radical innovations in poetic diction embodied the convictions by which he was struggling to live, and his thought through lyrical utterance and dramatic narrative everywhere asserts the vital significance of feeling both as a bond between men and as a means of discovering the unity of the individual consciousness with the divine, in a coherent and unified vision.This selection, chosen from the Oxford Authors critical edition, includes Wordsworth's finest verse, and a large sample of The Prelude and his autobiographical poem in blank verse. This collection is aimed at lovers of English poetry and literature, English A-level students and English literature undergraduates.

Editor: William Knight

Colección Arrecifes, Poesía.

Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth represents a cornerstone in the Romantic literary movement, encapsulating the introspective and emotive spirit of the era. The anthology challenges conventional poetry by focusing on everyday language and subject matter, crafted through a lens of emotional depth and philosophical inquiry. As readers delve into this collection, they are presented with a compelling fusion of narrative poetry and meditative reflections, epitomized in works that traverse the rustic landscapes and emotional subtleties of human experience. The collaborative genius of Wordsworth and Coleridge manifests in their seamless ability to transcend the immediate sensory experience and explore the profound, often mystical, interconnections between humanity and nature. Their backgroundsWordsworths profound connection to the natural world and Coleridges fascination with the supernatural and philosophyenrich this collection beyond mere poetic expression. Aligned with the Romantic movements emphasis on individualism and emotional authenticity, these voices collectively invite readers into a world where inner and outer realities coexist in harmony and tension. Lyrical Ballads and other Poems beckons scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike to explore the revolutionary perspectives that redefined literary ideals. This anthology is not merely a collection but an invitation to engage with the transformative power of poetry, offering both introspective pleasure and a nuanced understanding of Romanticisms profound influence on literature and culture. Capturing the spirit of innovation, this volume promises to stimulate mind and soul with its timeless narratives and insights, bridging the 18th century to modern readers with unmatched relevance and resonance.