Lyrical Ballads: 1800

The collection showcases a revolutionary approach to poetry, emphasizing everyday language and the experiences of ordinary people, marking a departure from the rigid forms of 18th-century English poetry. Wordsworth and Coleridge aimed to capture the beauty of human emotions through the lens of simple, uneducated country life, highlighting themes of nature and innocence. The inclusion of Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and Wordsworth's additional poems reflects their commitment to making poetry accessible and relatable, thus reshaping English literature.