The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Vol 1 and 2

Name: The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Vol 1 and 2
Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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A comprehensive annotated edition collects the poet's lyric, narrative, and experimental verse across his career, presenting finished poems, fragments, and drafts drawn from manuscripts and notebooks. The volume contains long narrative pieces, shorter lyrics, and metrical experiments that address nature, imagination, theology, and philosophical reflection. An extended preface and detailed footnotes document variant readings and editorial choices, arrange material approximately chronologically, and reintroduce several pieces published from manuscript for the first time. The editorial apparatus compares multiple editions and holographs, records emendations, and supplies textual and bibliographical notes to guide readers through the poems' composition and revision history.

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, literary critic, and philosopher, best known for his contributions to the Romantic movement. His most famous work, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," showcases his innovative use of language and exploration of complex themes such as nature and the human condition. Coleridge's writings often reflect his deep interest in the interplay between imagination and reality, as seen in his critical works like "Biographia Literaria," where he discusses the nature of poetry and the creative process. His influence extends beyond poetry into philosophy and theology, making him a pivotal figure in English literature.