Publisher's Synopsis
Biographia Literaria is a collection of essays and chapters written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a celebrated poet, philosopher, and literary critic of the Romantic era. The book is divided into two parts: Chapters 1-4 and 14-22, and a selection of prefaces and essays on poetry written between 1800 and 1815. In the first part of the book, Coleridge provides a detailed account of his literary career, tracing his development as a poet and critic. He discusses his early influences, such as William Wordsworth and William Shakespeare, and his own struggles with addiction and mental illness. Coleridge also explores the nature of poetry and its role in society, arguing that it should be a source of moral and spiritual guidance for readers.The second part of the book includes a selection of Coleridge's essays and prefaces on poetry, which provide further insight into his literary theories and criticism. He discusses the importance of imagination in poetry, the relationship between poetry and philosophy, and the role of the poet in society. Overall, Biographia Literaria is a seminal work in literary criticism and a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest poets and thinkers of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
