Which work of William Wordsworth is generally considered to be his magnum opus ?
Correct answer: B. The Prelude
- A. Laodamia
- B. The Prelude
- C. Guide to the Lakes
- D. Preface to the Lyrical Ballads
Explanation
The Prelude is generally regarded as Wordsworth’s magnum opus, an autobiographical poem tracing the growth of his poetic mind. Guide to the Lakes is prose, while the Preface is a critical statement rather than his main poetic achievement.
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