Biographia Literaria (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Romantic-era criticism blending metaphysics and German idealism, from Aristotle to Kant, with insights on Wordsworth and symbolismBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Length15h 51m
About this audiobook
Biographia Literaria is Coleridge's ambitious hybrid of autobiography, literary criticism, philosophy, and poetic theory, a work that resists simple classification. Published in 1817, it reflects on the formation of the poet's mind while advancing some of Romanticism's most influential ideas, including the distinction between imagination and fancy and the principles of organic poetic form. Its style is digressive, learned, and argumentative, moving between intimate recollection and dense metaphysical inquiry, and it stands as a central document in the intellectual history of English Romanticism. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet, critic, lecturer, and philosopher, wrote from within the creative ferment he helped to shape alongside Wordsworth. His experiences as collaborator on Lyrical Ballads, his wide reading in German idealist philosophy, his religious and political questioning, and his own struggles with artistic vocation all inform the book's searching self-analysis. Biographia Literaria emerges as both defense and exploration of his poetic principles. This book is recommended for readers interested in Romantic poetry, the philosophy of literature, and the origins of modern criticism. Demanding but richly rewarding, it offers indispensable insight into how poetry thinks, and how a poet comes to understand his art.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (576)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length15 hrs 51 mins
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Publish dateMay 2, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8Biographia Literaria (pt. 3)
2Introduction
9Biographia Literaria (pt. 4)
3Synopsis
10Biographia Literaria (pt. 5)
4Historical Context
11Biographia Literaria (pt. 6)
5Author Biography
12Analysis
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6Biographia Literaria (pt. 1)
13Reflection
7Biographia Literaria (pt. 2)
14Memorable Quotes
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