[Grammar] This poetry was written by William Wordsworth.

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This poetry was written by William Wordsworth.

Que. Is it right to use 'This' with the word 'Poetry'?
 

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Question: Is it right to use 'This' with the word 'poetry'? .

It might be. In what context do you want to use this sentence?
 
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There is a book full of poems and a speaker indicates that book and says, "This poetry was written by William Wordsworth. "

is it correct to use word 'This' with 'Poetry' as we know that 'poetry' is uncountable plural noun.
 
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