This collection, "Wordsworths' Prefaces And Essays On Poetry," offers a comprehensive compilation of William Wordsworth's critical writings on poetry, including his influential prefaces and essays. Spanning from 1798 to 1845, and including letters to Lady Beaumont, these works provide invaluable insights into Wordsworth's poetic philosophy and the development of Romantic literary theory.Edited with an introduction and notes by A. J. George, this edition is an essential resource for students and scholars of English literature, Romanticism, and literary criticism. Wordsworth's reflections on the nature of poetry, the role of the poet, and the relationship between language and experience remain foundational texts in the study of literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.