Samuel Taylor Coleridge, as one of the seminal figures of the Romantic Movement and an influential member of the Lake Poets, brought forth innovation and depth to literature through his profound engagement with both poetry and philosophy. His collaboration with William Wordsworth in 'Lyrical Ballads' famously challenged and revolutionized the poetic norms of the day. Coleridge's introspective and often troubled life, rich in intellectual pursuits, greatly shaped his poetry, infusing it with a search for meaning and transcendence that continues to captivate readers.
Coleridge's 'Anima Poetae' is a must-read for aficionados of Romantic poetry and for those seeking to dive into the turbulent waters of human psyche and its relationship with the natural world. His masterful use of language and thematic depth make the collection a rich tapestry of contemplation and emotion, offering insights as relevant today as they were in Coleridge's time. It is an invitation to explore the profound spiritual journey of one of English literature's most enigmatic and gifted poets.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) remains one of the most significant figures in British literature, a poet, literary critic, philosopher, and a founder of the Romantic Movement in England. Coleridge's oeuvre spans a wide array of themes and forms, combining meditative lyrics with revolutionary political ideas and theories of the imagination. His most notable work, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' (1798), is a seminal piece that showcases his capacity for deep symbolism, innovative use of language, and exploration of the supernatural. Along with poems like 'Kubla Khan' (1816) and 'Christabel' (1816), these works underscore Coleridge's mastery of evocative and lyrical prose. Thoughtfully thematic in his work, Coleridge delved into topics of nature, the sublime, and the metaphysical, often through a lens of personal introspection and mythic allegory. Additionally, his series of conversational poems, including 'The Eolian Harp' (1795) and 'Frost at Midnight' (1798), reflect his nuanced reflections on the human relationship with nature and the divine. His collaboration with William Wordsworth on 'Lyrical Ballads' (1798), arguably one of the most influential poetry collections of the time, signaled the dawn of Romanticism in English literature. Coleridge's critical works, particularly 'Biographia Literaria' (1817), further reveal his profound impact as a thinker and a critic, offering insight into the craft of writing and the workings of the poetic imagination. His complex weaving of thought and emotion in poetry secures his legacy as a towering figure of literary romanticism.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 1861-1865 • 19th century English poets • Alexander Pope • Alfred Tennyson • American Literature • British poetry classics • Civil War • Coleridge lyrical ballads • Coleridge metaphysical themes • Dante • Fiction • History • John Keats • John Milton • Kubla Khan poem • Literary analysis Coleridge • Lord Byron • Poetic masterpieces Coleridge • romantic era poetry • Samuel Taylor Coleridge poems • Swinburne • The Rime of the Ancient Mariner • United States • William Blake • William Shakespeare • William Wordsworth |
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