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Lyrical Ballads and other Poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth is a landmark collection that ushered in the Romantic era of English literature. This anthology is a masterful convergence of innovative thought, diverse literary styles, and a profound exploration of human emotion and nature. With its experimental blend of simplicity and profound introspection, the collection emphasizes the power of the ordinary and the sublime beauty of the natural world. The range of poems offers a varied yet cohesive experience, with standout pieces that delve into the depths of human experience without losing sight of the vivacity and innovations that characterize the era. The anthology benefits from the profound literary partnership of Wordsworth and Coleridge, whose collaborative spirit and distinct voices resonate throughout the collection. Their contributions mark a departure from traditional forms and highlight an alignment with Romantic ideals that celebrate individualism, nature, and introspection. These authors, through their pioneering efforts, crafted works that challenged and expanded the literary boundaries of their time, creating poems that linger in the cultural consciousness and provide a rich tapestry of the era''s ideological aspirations. For readers seeking an enlightening and comprehensive exploration of Romanticism, this collection is indispensable. It offers the unique opportunity to engage with the revolutionary spirit of Wordsworth and Coleridge, whose works illuminate the multifaceted nature of the human experience and the transformative power of poetic expression. Within a single volume, readers are invited to embrace the educational journey through diverse perspectives, styles, and the shared dialogue that these influential poets fostered, ensuring a lasting impact on literature and beyond.

In ''The Complete Poems of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Illustrated Edition),'' readers are treated to a comprehensive collection of one of the most significant poets of the Romantic era. Coleridge''s mastery of language and his innovative use of form are evident throughout his work, which ranges from the haunting imagery of ''The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'' to the intimate reflections in ''This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison.'' Illustrated to enhance the reader''s experience, this edition captures the ethereal beauty and philosophical depth characteristic of Coleridge''s poetry, inviting both casual readers and scholars alike to explore the intricacies of his thought and imagination within the literary context of early 19th-century England. Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was not only a poet but also a philosopher and literary critic. As a key figure in the Romantic movement, his personal struggles with mental health and addiction deeply influenced his works. Coleridge was a contemporary of William Wordsworth, with whom he collaborated, advocating for a return to nature and the sublime in literature. His unique background and intellectual pursuits led him to delve into themes of imagination, exploration, and the supernatural, making his poetry rich in both personal and universal significance. This illustrated edition of Coleridge''Äôs complete poems is essential for anyone seeking an enriched understanding of Romantic poetry. Its meticulously curated illustrations provide visual context to Coleridge''Äôs evocative language, making it an excellent entry point for new readers and a rewarding re-examination for loyal fans. Embark on a journey through the poetic landscape shaped by Coleridge''Äôs visionary mind, an exploration that promises to resonate with the human experience across generations.

First published in 1817, Biographia Literaria is a seminal work of literary criticism and autobiography. Written by the influential Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the book includes biographical sketches of Coleridge''s contemporaries, as well as extensive discussions of literary theory and criticism. This edition, edited and expanded by Coleridge''s nephew Henry Nelson Coleridge, provides valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems of Coleridge & Wordsworth'' stands as a seminal collection that heralds the dawn of English Romanticism, encapsulating its fervent spirit through a rich tapestry of themes including nature, the imagination, and the common man. This anthology showcases a remarkable diversity in literary styles, ranging from the accessible and lyrical to the profoundly philosophical. Its significance is further amplified by the inclusion of such groundbreaking works as ''Tintern Abbey'' and ''The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,'' which together challenge and redefine the poetic norms of their age. The contributing poets, William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, emerge from distinctly rich literary backgrounds, yet share a common vision that propels the Romantic movement. Their collaboration on this volume not only solidifies a lifelong friendship but also a striking intellectual partnership that has deeply influenced the landscape of English literature. These poets'' varied experiences and perspectives enrich the anthology, offering insights into the era''s shifting attitudes towards nature, humanity, and society. For those seeking to immerse themselves in the heights of English Romanticism, ''Lyrical Ballads and Other Poems of Coleridge & Wordsworth'' provides an unparalleled vantage point. The collection invites readers to explore the breadth and depth of human emotion and intellect through the lenses of two of its most influential voices. This anthology serves not only as an educational resource but as a testament to the power of collaboration in fostering profound literary innovation, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of literature and history alike.

Christabel is a long narrative poem in two parts. Coleridge planned three additional parts, but these were never completed. The story of Christabel concerns a central female character of the same name and her encounter with a stranger called Geraldine, who claims to have been abducted from her home by a band of rough men. Coleridge aimed to write Christabel using an accentual metrical system, based on the count of only accents: even though the number of syllables in each line can vary from four to twelve, the number of accents per line never deviates from four. Kubla Khan; or, A Vision in a Dream is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. According to Coleridge''s Preface the poem was composed one night after he experienced an opium-influenced dream after reading a work describing Xanadu, the summer palace of the Mongol ruler and Emperor of China Kublai Khan. Upon waking, he set about writing lines of poetry that came to him from the dream until he was interrupted by a person from Porlock. The poem could not be completed according to its original 200–300 line plan as the interruption caused him to forget the lines. Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 – 1834) was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets.

Lyrical Ballads, with a Few Other Poems is a collection of poems by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1798 and generally considered to have marked the beginning of the English Romantic movement in literature.The immediate effect on critics was modest, but it became and remains a landmark, changing the course of English literature and poetry.Most of the poems in the 1798 edition were written by Wordsworth, with Coleridge contributing only four poems to the collection, including one of his most famous works, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.A second edition was published in 1800, in which Wordsworth included additional poems and a preface detailing the pair''s avowed poetical principles. For another edition, published in 1802, Wordsworth added an appendix titled Poetic Diction in which he expanded the ideas set forth in the preface.

The Piccolomini By Samuel Taylor Coleridge PREFACE. The two dramas, -PICCOLOMINI, or the first part of WALLENSTEIN, and the DEATH OF WALLENSTEIN, are introduced in the original manuscript by a prelude in one act, entitled WALLENSTEIN''S CAMP. This is written in rhyme, and in nine-syllable verse, in the same lilting metre (if that expression may be permitted), with the second Eclogue of Spenser''s Shepherd''s Calendar. This prelude possesses a sort of broad humor, and is not deficient in character: but to have translated it into prose, or into any other metre than that of the original, would have given a false idea both of its style and purport; to have translated it into the same metre would have been incompatible with a faithful adherence to the sense of the German from the comparative poverty of our language in rhymes; and it would have been unadvisable, from the incongruity of those lax verses with the present taste of the English public. Schiller''s intention seems to have been merely to have prepared his reader for the tragedies by a lively picture of laxity of discipline and the mutinous dispositions of Wallenstein''s soldiery. It is not necessary as a preliminary explanation. For these reasons it has been thought expedient not to translate it. The admirers of Schiller, who have abstracted their idea of that author from the Robbers, and the Cabal and Love, plays in which the main interest is produced by the excitement of curiosity, and in which the curiosity is excited by terrible and extraordinary incident, will not have perused without some portion of disappointment the dramas, which it has been my employment to translate. They should, however, reflect that these are historical dramas taken from a popular German history; that we must, therefore, judge of them in some measure with the feelings of Germans; or, by analogy, with the interest excited in us by similar dramas in our own language. Few, I trust, would be rash or ignorant enough to compare Schiller with Shakspeare; yet, merely as illustration, I would say that we should proceed to the perusal of Wallenstein, not from Lear or Othello, but from Richard II., or the three parts of Henry VI. We scarcely expect rapidity in an historical drama; and many prolix speeches are pardoned from characters whose names and actions have formed the most amusing tales of our early life. On the other hand, there exist in these plays more individual beauties, more passages whose excellence will bear reflection than in the former productions of Schiller. The description of the Astrological Tower, and the reflections of the Young Lover, which follow it, form in the original a fine poem; and my translation must have been wretched indeed if it can have wholly overclouded the beauties of the scene in the first act of the first play between Questenberg, Max, and Octavio Piccolomini. If we except the scene of the setting sun in the Robbers, I know of no part in Schiller''s plays which equals the first scene of the fifth act of the concluding plays. [In this edition, scene iii., act v.] We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Christabel is a long narrative poem in two parts. Coleridge planned three additional parts, but these were never completed. The story of Christabel concerns a central female character of the same name and her encounter with a stranger called Geraldine, who claims to have been abducted from her home by a band of rough men. Coleridge aimed to write Christabel using an accentual metrical system, based on the count of only accents: even though the number of syllables in each line can vary from four to twelve, the number of accents per line never deviates from four. Kubla Khan; or, A Vision in a Dream is a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. According to Coleridge''s Preface the poem was composed one night after he experienced an opium-influenced dream after reading a work describing Xanadu, the summer palace of the Mongol ruler and Emperor of China Kublai Khan. Upon waking, he set about writing lines of poetry that came to him from the dream until he was interrupted by a person from Porlock. The poem could not be completed according to its original 200-300 line plan as the interruption caused him to forget the lines. Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 - 1834) was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets.

Coleridge''s Aids to Reflection was written at a time when new movements in thought were starting to unsettle belief. It was read with admiration by early Victorians such as John Sterling, F. D. Maurice, and Thomas Arnold, contributing to the formation of the Broad Church Movement, and with respect by members of the High Church Movement, including John Henry Newman. Coleridge had intended simply to produce a selection from the writings of the seventeenth-century Archbishop Robert Leighton with comments of his own, but as he worked at the book he found the commentary expanding to take in the fruits of his religious thinking over the years, so that the second, and more important, part of the volume was totally dominated by his thought. In this, the first major edition of Aids to Reflection, the intricate story of Coleridge''s changing conception is unfolded by way of an introduction and detailed notes, the surviving materials for the volume being printed in appendixes. The introduction also traces the subsequent influence of the work in England and America; further appendixes include James Marsh''s influential preface to the first American edition, which is reproduced in full. Originally published in 1993. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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A leading poet, literary critic and philosopher who helped found the Romantic Movement in England, Samuel Taylor Coleridge has had an immense impact on world literature. This volume of the bestselling Delphi Poets Series presents the complete works of Coleridge, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (4MB Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Coleridge''s life and works * Concise introductions to the poetry and other works * Excellent formatting of the poems * THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER appears with Gustave DorÈís celebrated illustrations, vividly bringing the famous poem to life * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * The poetry features line numbers and page breaks for each poem ñ ideal for students * The complete plays, with individual contents tables * Includes Coleridge''s prose works - spend hours exploring the poet''s theoretical and literary studies * Features two bonus biographies - discover Coleridge''s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: Major Works THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER CHRISTABEL KUBLA KHAN FRANCE AN ODE LYRICAL BALLADS, WITH A FEW OTHER POEMS LYRICAL BALLADS, WITH OTHER POEMS THE CONVERSATION POEMS The Complete Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Plays THE FALL OF ROBESPIERRE OSORIO THE PICCOLOMINI THE DEATH OF WALLENSTEIN REMORSE ZAPOLYA: A CHRISTMAS TALE IN TWO PARTS The Prose LIST OF PROSE WORKS The Biographies THE LIFE OF SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE by James Gillman COLERIDGE by S. L. Bensusan Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

Coleridge''s enigmatic, mysterious and haunting poem here enhanced by Gustave Dore''s equally haunting and memorable illustrations.

Long central to the canon of British Romantic literature, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth’s Lyrical Ballads is a fascinating case study in the history of poetry, publishing, and authorship. This Broadview edition is the first to reprint both the 1798 and the 1800 editions of Lyrical Ballads in their entirety. In the appendices to this Broadview edition, reviews, correspondence, and a selection of contemporary verse and prose situate the work within the popular and experimental literature of its time, and allow readers to trace the work’s transformations in response to the pressures of the literary marketplace.

Great title poem plus "Kubla Khan," "Christabel," 20 other sonnets, lyrics, odes: "Sonnet: To a Friend who asked how I felt when the Nurse first presented my Infant to me," "Frost at Midnight," "The Nightingale," "The Pains of Sleep," "To William Wordsworth," "Youth and Age," many more. Alphabetical lists of titles and first lines.