William Wordsworth
Why did Wordsworth write this preface of Lyrical Ballads? Did he use these ideas in his poetry?
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- Oct 2020
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And it would be a most easy task to prove to him, that not only the language of a large portion of every good poem, even of the most elevated character, must necessarily, except with reference to the metre, in no respect differ from that of good prose, but likewise that some of the most interesting parts of the best poems will be found to be strictly the language of prose, when prose is well written. The truth of this assertion might be demonstrated by innumerable passages from almost all the poetical writings, even of Milton himself. I have not space for much quotation; but, to illustrate the subject in a general manner, I will here adduce a short composition of Gray, who was at the head of those who by their reasonings have attempted to widen the space of separation betwixt Prose and Metrical composition, and was more than any other man curiously elaborate in the structure of his own poetic diction.
Yes I agree that there is some good prose language found in poems as it helps the poem gain structure and fluidity
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From what has been said, and from a perusal of the Poems, the Reader will be able clearly to perceive the object which I have proposed to myself: he will determine how far I have attained this object; and, what is a much more important question, whether it be worth attaining; and upon the decision of these two questions will rest my claim to the approbation of the public.
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Taking up the subject, then, upon general grounds, I ask what is meant by the word Poet? What is a Poet? To whom does he address himself? And what language is to be expected from him? He is a man speaking to men: a man, it is true, endued with more lively sensibility, more enthusiasm and tenderness, who has a greater knowledge of human nature, and a more comprehensive soul, than are supposed to be common among mankind; a man pleased with his own passions and volitions, and who rejoices more than other men in the spirit of life that is in him; delighting to contemplate similar volitions and passions as manifested in the goings-on of the Universe, and habitually impelled to create them where he does not find them.
A Poet is someone who has "greater knowledge of human nature" and who has a better connection with his/hers emotions.
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- Sep 2020
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more splitting up into two great hostile camps, into two great classes directly facing each other – Bourgeoisie and Proletariat.
Would these two classes be applicable in today's modern world or has the class system changed?
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Hitherto, every form of society has been based, as we have already seen, on the antagonism of oppressing and oppressed classes
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The need of a constantly expanding market for its products chases the bourgeoisie over the entire surface of the globe. It must nestle everywhere, settle everywhere, establish connexions everywhere.
No Marx doesn't blame the industrial class as they are constantly trying to keep up with the expansion of the market making their jobs unstable and not allowing themselves to elevate in society.
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industry, commerce, navigation, railways extended, in the same proportion the bourgeoisie developed
The bourgeoisie benefited from new development giving them opportunities like commerce.
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