Function of poetry according to wordsworth

In Preface to Lyrical Ballads Wordsworth expresses his opinion about the function of a poet and the subject matter of poetry.

What is a poet

He rejects the classical concept in his attitude towards poet and poetry. He holds a romantic view in both the cases.

The Neo- classical poets have expressed their allegiance/ obedience to the classical rules as set by Aristotle.

According to the rules the poets are to depend on reason and arguments. There is no scope for any imaginative expression of feeling and emotion. Therefore, the subjects of the classical poets don’t consent the common human feelings.

Language of poetry according to wordsworth

Theory of poetry according to wordsworth

Wordsworth definition of poetry pdf

Characteristics of wordsworth poetry

Wordsworth theory of language

They are of separate type reflecting only the lives of the Aristocratic people of the society. William Wordsworth has painfully observed this sad picture of English poetry. Therefore he makes an attempt to extend the area of poetry by including subjective elements and describing the natural objects that are contributing silently to our lives and supplying different feelings to our senses and sensibilities.

Poetry

William Wordsworth says that he has selected incidents and situations of common

what is good poetry according to wordsworth

what is genuine poetry according to wordsworth