Lyrical Ballads Reprinted from the First Edition of 1798

The Lyrical Ballads of 1798 by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge is one of the most important works in all of English literature. Its publication marks the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the Romantic movement. In this new reprint, Edward Dowden provides a helpful introduction to Wordsworth and Coleridge's poems as well as notes on their sources and influences. The Lyrical Ballads, which include many classics including "The Thorn" and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", are timeless treasures for any reader. This collection is offered as a reprint from the first edition with original illustrations by Richard Doyle.