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Lyrical Ballads, first published in 1798, marks a pivotal moment in the history of English literature, heralding the dawn of the Romantic era. The collection, a collaboration between William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, broke away from the rigid conventions of 18th-century poetry, introducing a new emphasis on emotional depth, individual experience, and the sublime beauty of the natural world. This groundbreaking work has inspired countless poets and writers, shaping the course of literary history and continuing to resonate with readers for its heartfelt exploration of human experience and its profound appreciation of the beauty all around us.

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH [1770-1850] was a pivotal English Romantic poet renowned for his profound appreciation of nature and the human spirit. His collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Lyrical Ballads marked the dawn of the Romantic era. Wordsworth's celebrated works, including »Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey« and »I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,« continue to influence English literature deeply.

SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE [1772-1834] was an English poet, philosopher and critic, known for his profound influence on the Romantic Movement. Co-author of Lyrical Ballads with William Wordsworth, his works include »The Rime of the Ancient Mariner« and »Kubla Khan.« Coleridge's innovative ideas on imagination and literary criticism left a lasting impact on English literature and thought.