Biographia Literaria (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Autobiographical criticism of Romanticism, symbolism, and idealist philosophy from Aristotle and Kant to Schelling, WordsworthBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Length15h 53m
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Biographia Literaria (Unabridged) is Samuel Taylor Coleridge's searching account of the growth of a poet's mind, at once literary autobiography, philosophical treatise, and landmark of Romantic criticism. Moving from personal reminiscence to intricate argument, Coleridge examines poetic diction, the nature of imagination and fancy, and his complex response to Wordsworth and Lyrical Ballads. Its style is digressive, learned, and intellectually restless, drawing on British empiricism, German idealism, theology, and classical poetics to redefine the grounds of literary creation. Coleridge was uniquely placed to write such a work: poet, critic, lecturer, metaphysician, and collaborator in the Romantic revolution. His early achievements in poems such as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan" were accompanied by lifelong struggles with illness, addiction, religious inquiry, and philosophical ambition. His wide reading in Kant, Schelling, and earlier traditions shaped a mind determined to reconcile imagination, faith, and critical judgment. This unabridged edition is recommended for readers seeking the intellectual foundations of English Romanticism. Demanding but profoundly rewarding, it remains essential for students of poetry, criticism, philosophy, and the modern idea of artistic genius.
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
GenreLiterary Classics
Length15 hrs 53 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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7Biographia Literaria (Unabridged) (pt. 2)
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11Biographia Literaria (Unabridged) (pt. 6)
12Analysis
13Reflection
14Memorable Quotes
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