Did Wordsworth and Coleridge became more respected among their literary colleagues than they were when Lyrical Ballads first appeared?

Yes, Wordsworth and Coleridge became more respected among their literary colleagues over time. Initially, the reception to Lyrical Ballads was mixed, but as their innovative poetic techniques and ideas gained recognition, they earned greater respect for their contributions to Romantic literature. Their work came to be seen as influential and groundbreaking in the development of English poetry.