The kind of general truth that poetry discovers for us: "themanner in which we associate ideas in a state of excitement" (143) The language in which poetry is written: "language reallyused by men" (143) The subject matter of poetry: "incidents and situationsfrom common life" (142) The Central Ideas in Wordsworth's Poetic Theory In this course, we focus on the reasons why Wordsworth's "Preface"has been considered a "revolutionary manifesto," a "turningpoint in English criticism," and a "central document in modernculture" (Norton 140-41). You willalso find good information in the Introduction to the Romantic Period under"Poetic Theory and Poetic Practice" (pages 5-10). The Norton Anthology provides an excellent commentary on Wordsworth's"Preface to Lyrical Ballads," on pages 140-41. Instructor: Melba Cuddy-Keane Wordsworth's Poetic Theory ENGB02Y: English Literature: Historical Survey (SpringTerm)
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