I wrote a paper on Wordsworth's "Preface to Lyrical Ballads". I would like some feedback on the paper.
In the Preface to "Lyrical Ballads", Wordsworth explains the revolutionary and experimental nature of the poetry within the volume, highlighting his philosophy of what poetry is ("the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...that come from emotion recollected in tranquility") and who the poet ("a man speaking to men") is. Consider in a 250-400-word paper how his manifesto of Romantic Poetry is or is not reflected in his poetry.
In the "Preface to Lyrical Ballads", William Wordsworth explains to his readers that his poetry will not be full of complex, confusing, and puzzling words. However, he will "speak in a language somewhat more appropriate" (Wordsworth, 2001). He says he wants to relate to his readers and for them to understand the contents of his poetry. The poems themselves do achieve this and more. They are easy to follow, as well as a joy to read.
As one reads Wordsworth poetry,one find themselves understanding everything completely as he intend. However, one can tell that Wordsworth chooses his words carefully. For instant in "Simon Lee", Wordsworth write's "And still there's something in the world At which his heart rejoices; For when the chiming hounds are out, He dearly loves their voices!" , He could have worded this many different ways but chose to keep it clean and clear.
He also chose to talk about the life of the common person and the life they endear. He chose scenes and places they could relate. Unlike other poets, that he felt wrote to the upper classes. In the poem "The Tables Turned", he talks about how books are mere trifles and the land and the open spaces is where people are meant to be. The verses "Books! 'tis a dull and endless strife: Come, hear the woodland linnet, How sweet his music! on my life, There's more of wisdom in it". Explains how books are not always useful to the working class man and how they are only of use for a short time. How he express these thoughts are simple and to the point. He doesn't need to use words that would murk the meaning of the poem.
Overall, one must say that William Wordsworth held true to his remarks and spoke to the common person; therefore, all would be able to enjoy his works of poetry. Wordsworth was a man of education and could have use words that were above the understanding of many people of this time. Wordsworth achieved greatness without undermining himself and others. Moreover, this shows that the right wording can achieve anything.
In the Preface to "Lyrical Ballads", Wordsworth explains the revolutionary and experimental nature of the poetry within the volume, highlighting his philosophy of what poetry is ("the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...that come from emotion recollected in tranquility") and who the poet ("a man speaking to men") is. Consider in a 250-400-word paper how his manifesto of Romantic Poetry is or is not reflected in his poetry.
In the "Preface to Lyrical Ballads", William Wordsworth explains to his readers that his poetry will not be full of complex, confusing, and puzzling words. However, he will "speak in a language somewhat more appropriate" (Wordsworth, 2001). He says he wants to relate to his readers and for them to understand the contents of his poetry. The poems themselves do achieve this and more. They are easy to follow, as well as a joy to read.
As one reads Wordsworth poetry,one find themselves understanding everything completely as he intend. However, one can tell that Wordsworth chooses his words carefully. For instant in "Simon Lee", Wordsworth write's "And still there's something in the world At which his heart rejoices; For when the chiming hounds are out, He dearly loves their voices!" , He could have worded this many different ways but chose to keep it clean and clear.
He also chose to talk about the life of the common person and the life they endear. He chose scenes and places they could relate. Unlike other poets, that he felt wrote to the upper classes. In the poem "The Tables Turned", he talks about how books are mere trifles and the land and the open spaces is where people are meant to be. The verses "Books! 'tis a dull and endless strife: Come, hear the woodland linnet, How sweet his music! on my life, There's more of wisdom in it". Explains how books are not always useful to the working class man and how they are only of use for a short time. How he express these thoughts are simple and to the point. He doesn't need to use words that would murk the meaning of the poem.
Overall, one must say that William Wordsworth held true to his remarks and spoke to the common person; therefore, all would be able to enjoy his works of poetry. Wordsworth was a man of education and could have use words that were above the understanding of many people of this time. Wordsworth achieved greatness without undermining himself and others. Moreover, this shows that the right wording can achieve anything.
