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.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Poetry
889 free Poetry MCQs from English Literature, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask English Literature questions like this
English Literature is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Poetry questions
In which the the famous work Lyrical Ballads published ?
Which college did William Wordsworth attend ?
In which magazine, in the year 1787, that William Wordsworth made his debut as a writer by publishing a sonnet ?
When did William Wordsworth die ?
What is the name of the sister of William Wordsworth, who is also a poet and diarist ?
Who is described? "For dignity composed and high exploit: But all was false and hollow" ?