I propose to myself to imitate, and as far as possible, to adopt the very language of men…I wish to keep my reader in the company of flesh and blood.


Lyrical Ballads (1800) preface

William Wordsworth Quotes

I propose to myself to imitate, and as far as possible, to adopt the very language of men…I wish to keep my reader in the company of flesh and...

I propose to myself to imitate, and as far as possible, to adopt the very language of men…I wish to keep my reader in the company of flesh and...

I propose to myself to imitate, and as far as possible, to adopt the very language of men…I wish to keep my reader in the company of flesh and...

I propose to myself to imitate, and as far as possible, to adopt the very language of men…I wish to keep my reader in the company of flesh and...