Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an influential figure in Romantic literature, created works steeped in personal philosophy and emotion-riddled landscapes shaped by his profound experiences and erudition. His propensity for the mystical and metaphysical borrows from earlier epics, yet Coleridge's work transcends tradition with psychological depths and innovative metric patterns, partly inspired by his opium-induced visions and a deeply felt connection to the natural and supernatural worlds. His contribution to Romantic literature is further evidenced through his critical appraisal and philosophical musings that have left an indelible imprint on the literary canon.
'Reading 'Christabel & Kubla Khan', one is reminded of the power of poetic imagination to transpose readers to forsaken castles and Parnassian gardens. Coleridge's works are recommended for those who revel in the richness of Romantic poetry and its capacity to evoke the ethereal wonderment of dreams and fears. These poems, layering complex human emotions with supernatural elements within their accentual verse, will enchant scholars and enthusiasts of Romanticism, offering a lasting testament to Coleridge's ingenuity and his role in shaping literary modernity.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an eminent English poet, critic, philosopher, and theologian, who, together with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founding figure of the Romantic Movement in England. Perhaps his most famous contributions to English literature are the poems 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan,' the latter written in a prophetic reverie but published much later, as well as the unfinished 'Christabel,' which is recognized for its supernatural themes and innovative use of meter. Coleridge's masterful and vivid use of imagery and exploration of the supernatural have distinguished his work from that of his contemporaries. His literary style is marked by a rich and intense poetic sensibility, potent imagination, and deep philosophical and theological insights, often reflecting his struggle with opium addiction. Coleridge's criticism in 'Biographia Literaria,' a collection of his thoughts on literature, poetics, and philosophy, has been highly influential, establishing his reputation as one of the most important critics in English literature. His work not only helped to shape the literature of his own time but has continued to resonate throughout the centuries, influencing a diverse array of poets and thinkers. Despite battling personal demons, Coleridge's profound impact on literature makes him one of the iconic figures of the Romantic era and a lasting inspiration in the literary world.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th century English poetry • Alexander Pope • Alfred Tennyson • coleridge poems • Dante • Dream visions in poetry • English Romantic writers • Gothic literature • John Keats • John Milton • literary ballads • Lord Byron • Opium influence in literature • Rime of the Ancient Mariner author • Romantic poetry • Samuel Taylor Coleridge • Swinburne • William Blake • William Shakespeare • William Wordsworth |
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