Biographia Literaria - Or Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions (1817)

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Set against the backdrop of the Lake District in 1799, the narrative explores the intellectual exchange between Wordsworth and Coleridge as they contemplate the second edition of Lyrical Ballads. A pivotal moment occurs when Coleridge suggests a critical Preface, leading to a deeper examination of poetry's relationship with everyday language and life. The work ultimately addresses two fundamental questions regarding poetic expression and subject matter, with Coleridge's insights aiming to refine Wordsworth's original perspectives.