
The Complete Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Poems, Plays, Essays, Lectures, Autobiography & Letters (Including The Rime of the Ancient Mariner…)By Samuel Taylor ColeridgeLength155h 52m
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Complete Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge" encompasses the breadth of his poetic genius, philosophical musings, and critical essays, showcasing his profound influence on the Romantic literary movement. The collection features celebrated works such as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," where Coleridge blends vivid imagery with intricate structures, evoking deep emotional and philosophical reflections. His use of myth, the supernatural, and a focus on the imagination serve not only as a literary hallmark but also as an exploration of the human experience against the backdrop of early 19th-century socio-political upheaval. Born in 1772, Coleridge was a pivotal figure in the Romantic era, deeply influenced by his friendships with contemporaries like William Wordsworth and his keen interest in German philosophy and classical literature. His struggles with health and addiction shaped his perspective on art and life, often leading him to contemplate the interplay between creativity and the human condition. This complex tapestry of influence is distilled within his works, presenting a poignant understanding of both beauty and despair. For readers eager to delve into the depths of Romanticism, this complete collection not only serves as an essential reference for Coleridge'Äôs eloquence and innovative ideas but also invites a personal exploration of life's mysteries through the lens of one of the era's most important voices. A journey through Coleridge'Äôs complete works is not just a literary pursuit; it is an exploration of the very fabric of imagination and existence.
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GenrePoetry
Length155 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge
2Introduction:
3The Spirit of the Age: Mr. Coleridge by William Hazlitt
4A Day With Samuel Taylor Coleridge by May Byron
5PREFACE.
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6CHAPTER I.
7CHAPTER II.
8CHAPTER III.
9CHAPTER IV.
10Part the First.
11Part the Second.
12Part the Third.
13Part the Fourth.
14Part the Fifth.
15Part the Sixth.
16Part the Seventh.
17Kubla Khan; or, A Vision in a Dream: A Fragment
18Preface
19Part I
20The Conclusion to Part I
21Part II
22Conclusion to Part II
23France: An Ode
24THE RIME OF THE ANCYENT MARINERE
25THE FOSTER-MOTHER’S TALE
26LINES LEFT UPON A SEAT IN A YEW-TREE WHICH STANDS NEAR THE LAKE OF ESTHWAITE, ON A DESOLATE PART OF THE SHORE, YET COMMANDING A BEAUTIFUL PROSPECT
27THE NIGHTINGALE
28THE FEMALE VAGRANT
29GOODY BLAKE, AND HARRY GILL, A TRUE STORY
30LINES WRITTEN AT A SMALL DISTANCE FROM MY HOUSE, AND SENT BY MY LITTLE BOY TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THEY ARE ADDRESSED
31SIMON LEE, THE OLD HUNTSMAN, WITH AN INCIDENT IN WHICH HE WAS CONCERNED
32ANECDOTE FOR FATHERS SHEWING HOW THE ART OF LYING MAY BE TAUGHT
33WE ARE SEVEN
34LINES WRITTEN IN EARLY SPRING
35THE THORN
36THE LAST OF THE FLOCK
37THE DUNGEON
38THE MAD MOTHER
39THE IDIOT BOY
40LINES WRITTEN NEAR RICHMOND, UPON THE THAMES, AT EVENING
41EXPOSTULATION AND REPLY
42THE TABLES TURNED; AN EVENING SCENE, ON THE SAME SUBJECT
43OLD MAN TRAVELLING; ANIMAL TRANQUILLITY AND DECAY, A SKETCH
44THE COMPLAINT OF A FORSAKEN INDIAN WOMAN
45THE CONVICT
46LINES WRITTEN A FEW MILES ABOVE TINTERN ABBEY, ON REVISITING THE BANKS OF THE WYE DURING A TOUR, July 13, 1798
47PREFACE
48EXPOSTULATION AND REPLY.
49THE TABLES TURNED;
50ANIMAL TRANQUILLITY & DECAY