Автор: Henry Nelson Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) was an eminent English poet, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets. He is perhaps best known for his lengthy lyrical ballads, including “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” and “Kubla Khan, ” works that exhibit his rich imagination and linguistic prowess. Coleridge”s contributions to literature extend beyond poetry; his critical works, especially “Biographia Literaria” (1817), have deeply influenced the field of literary criticism. His meditations on the creative process, the poet”s role in society, and the interconnections between nature and the human spirit were revolutionary at the time. Another noteworthy piece, “Specimens of the Table Talk of Samuel Taylor Coleridge” (1835), offers a posthumous collection of conversational insights and thoughts attributed to him, recorded by his nephew and son-in-law, Henry Nelson Coleridge. This work provides a glimpse into Coleridge”s sprawling intellect, touching on a wide array of subjects and often reflecting the theological and metaphysical preoccupations that permeated his literary output. Coleridge”s profound impact on English literature is undisputed, and his works remain a subject of scholarly discussion and admiration.