"1800: The New Lyrical Ballads" is a comprehensive collection of essays published to mark the two-hundredth anniversary of the second edition of the "Lyrical Ballads." This collection brings together contributions from ten leading British and American scholars who examine the unique originality of these famous volumes and analyze their lasting impact. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from cultural history and biographical reconstruction to detailed analyses of the poems and their most significant critics. This publication offers a unique insight into one of the pivotal chapters of British Romanticism and highlights the complex interactions between the texts and their historical context.