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Not totally inspired, but, something other than Shakespeare - By: Himynameis, 14 May 2008
For my English Lit A level I am currently studying this text. When reading this (if you decide to) the first thing to remember is that the poetic style were purely experimental & thus meant to be taken lightly. That is important to barein mind because you might be reading it & thinking what is this.

The collection is written predominately by Wordsworth (only 4 Coleridge poems arein it) & definitely display's boldness & flarein execution & deliverance. You may find it interesting to read because Wordsworth draws upon the characteristics of many Seventeenth century vagrants, it is amazing to think that even than there were marginal members of society. However, his poetry does not only involve itself with solitary characters but also themes such as the supernatural, the sacred nature of children, loss, isolation & of course the sublime.

One of the collections greatest poems is Tintern Abbey which deals exclusively with the sublime, it is a great account of Wordsworth's relationship with nature as a young boy & man. It may challenge you to look at your own attitude towards nature.

Lyrical ballads is an oxymoron, which obviously suggests that the poetry will inhabit some kind of paradoxical elements. These aspects allow the reader to think & engage with the subjects & themes connected. Do not expect to read some fluently written masterpiece, he is not Shakespeare if anything he draws away from that.

I wont say it is the best poetry I ever read but it is influential & most importantly authentic & this really is depicted throughout the poetry.