
The Complete Prose Works: Literary Essays, Lectures and Letters (Unabridged Illustrated Edition)
Exploring Artistry and Criticism in Romantic LiteratureBy Samuel Taylor ColeridgeLength127h 58m
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In 'The Complete Prose Works: Literary Essays, Lectures and Letters,' Samuel Taylor Coleridge offers a profound exploration of literary thought and criticism, spanning a richly diverse range of topics including philosophy, poetry, and aesthetics. Characteristic of the Romantic era, Coleridge'Äôs prose is both lyrical and analytical, blending personal reflection with broader cultural critiques. The work is essential reading for understanding the evolution of English literature, as it encompasses his insights into the creative process, the nature of imagination, and the interplay between art and ethics, encapsulating the dynamic intellectual landscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Coleridge, a seminal figure in the Romantic Movement, was shaped by his varied experiences as a poet, critic, and philosopher. His collaborations with contemporaries such as Wordsworth and his personal struggles with addiction and belief inform much of the introspective depth found within these essays. As a thinker, Coleridge was deeply engaged with the philosophical currents of his time, notably German Idealism, which enriched his discourse on the role of the poet and the essence of creativity. This collection is indispensable for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Romantic literature and the development of critical thought. Coleridge'Äôs writing not only illuminates the historical context of his time but also prompts contemporary reflections on the responsibilities of the artist and the transformative power of literature.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length127 hrs 58 mins
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Publish dateJan 7, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Prose Works: Literary Essays, Lectures and Letters (Unabridged Illustrated Edition)
26CHAPTER XVII
2Introduction:
27CHAPTER XVIII
3The Spirit of the Age: Mr. Coleridge by William Hazlitt
28CHAPTER XIX
4A Day With Samuel Taylor Coleridge by May Byron
29CHAPTER XX
5PREFACE.
30CHAPTER XXI
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6CHAPTER I.
31CHAPTER XXII
7CHAPTER II.
32CHAPTER XXIII
8CHAPTER III.
33CHAPTER XXIV. CONCLUSION
9CHAPTER IV.
34PREFACE
10CHAPTER I
35CHAPTER I
11CHAPTER II
36CHAPTER II
12CHAPTER III
37CHAPTER III
13CHAPTER IV
38CHAPTER IV
14CHAPTER V
39CHAPTER V
15CHAPTER VI
40CHAPTER VI
16CHAPTER VII
41CHAPTER VII
17CHAPTER VIII
42CHAPTER VIII
18CHAPTER IX
43CHAPTER IX
19CHAPTER X
44CHAPTER X
20CHAPTER XI
45Definition of Poetry.
21CHAPTER XII
46Greek Drama.
22CHAPTER XIII
47Progress Of The Drama.
23CHAPTER XIV
48The Drama Generally, And Public Taste.
24CHAPTER XV
49Notes on Shakespeare Shakespeare, A Poet Generally.
25CHAPTER XVI
50Shakespeare’s Judgment equal to his Genius.