Preface to lyrical ballads5/11/2023 ![]() ![]() In this way, when a poet successfully composes a poem, that poem should have a noticeable effect on its reader, as it is relatable. The poet should be able to successfully observe and depict the thoughts and feelings that people have when they are in “a state of excitement,” meaning the stimulation people experience in a given situation. “For all good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings,” he writes in his “Preface to the Lyrical Ballads.” However, Wordsworth is careful to point out that depicting emotion requires prior thought and acquired skill on the part of the poet. Emotions are of utmost importance to Wordsworth when it comes to poetry. ![]()
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