"द प्रीफेस टू द लिरिकल बैलाड्स" is a critical introduction written by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1800. It outlines their poetic principles and the purpose behind their collection of poems, emphasizing the use of everyday language and themes drawn from nature and common life. In this preface, Wordsworth argues for a new approach to poetry, advocating for emotional authenticity and simplicity. He believes that poetry should reflect genuine feelings and experiences, making it accessible to all readers. This work laid the foundation for the Romantic movement in literature.