Lyrical Ballads

Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth, published by National Geographic Books on January 30, 2007, is a significant collection of poetry that features twenty-three transformative works. This edition reproduces the first edition from 1798, allowing contemporary readers to experience the original impact of these poems, which were crafted during the close friendship between Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Readers will find a diverse range of themes and innovative poetic energies in this collection, including notable pieces such as Wordsworth’s “Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey” and Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere.” The poems reflect the authors’ exploration of new subjects and styles, contributing to the evolution of English poetry. With 128 pages, this edition serves as a literary collection that highlights the significance of both English and European poetry.