Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage by S.T. Coleridge (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Coleridge's Essays and Lectures on Shakespeare and Other Old Poets and DramatistsBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Length9h 48m
About this audiobook
Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage gathers Samuel Taylor Coleridge's influential reflections on Shakespeare within a broader theory of poetic imagination, dramatic form, and theatrical representation. Written in the supple, aphoristic, and philosophically probing style characteristic of Coleridge's criticism, the work situates Shakespeare not merely as a playwright of genius but as the supreme artist of organic form, whose characters unfold according to inward necessity. In the context of Romantic literary criticism, it helped move Shakespeare studies beyond neoclassical rules toward psychological depth and imaginative unity. Coleridge, poet, philosopher, lecturer, and one of the central figures of English Romanticism, brought to Shakespeare the same preoccupation with imagination that shaped The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Biographia Literaria. His wide reading in German aesthetics, metaphysics, theology, and drama enabled him to challenge inherited critical orthodoxies. His lectures and notes reflect both his creative kinship with Shakespeare and his desire to define poetry as a living power rather than ornament or imitation. This volume is recommended for readers interested in Shakespeare, Romanticism, literary theory, or the history of criticism. It rewards careful attention, offering not a systematic handbook but a richly suggestive encounter with Shakespeare through one of the nineteenth century's most original critical minds.
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.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length9 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 2, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26“Titus Andronicus.”
2Introduction
27“Troilus And Cressida.”
3Author Biography
28“Coriolanus.”
4Historical Context
29“Julius Cæsar.”
5Synopsis (Selection)
30“Antony And Cleopatra.”
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6Shakespeare, With Introductory Matter on Poetry, The Drama, and The Stage by S.T. Coleridge
31“Timon Of Athens.”
7Definition of Poetry.
32“Romeo And Juliet.”
8Greek Drama.
33Shakespeare’s English Historical Plays.
9Progress Of The Drama.
34“King John.”
10The Drama Generally, And Public Taste.
35“Richard II.”
11Notes on Shakespeare Shakespeare, A Poet Generally.
36“Henry IV. — Part I.”
12Shakespeare’s Judgment equal to his Genius.
37“Henry IV. — Part II.”
13Recapitulation, And Summary Of the Characteristics of Shakespeare’s Dramas.
38“Henry V.”
14Outline Of An Introductory Lecture Upon Shakespeare.
39“Henry VI. — Part I.”
15Order Of Shakespeare’s Plays.
40“Richard III.”
16Notes On The “Tempest.”
41“Lear.”
17“Love’s Labour’s Lost.”
42“Hamlet.”
18“Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
43“Macbeth.”
19“Comedy Of Errors.”
44“Winter’s Tale.”
20“As You Like It.”
45“Othello.”
21“Twelfth Night.”
46Notes on Ben Jonson.
22“All’s Well That Ends Well.”
47Whalley’s Preface.
23“Merry Wives Of Windsor.”
48“Whalley’s ‘Life Of Jonson.’ ”
24“Measure For Measure.”
49“Every Man Out Of His Humour.”
25“Cymbeline.”
50“Poetaster.”
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