Biographia Literaria

Biographia Literaria is a non-fiction book written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a prominent poet, literary critic, and philosopher of the Romantic period. The book was first published in 1817 and is considered a seminal work in the field of literary criticism.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of Coleridge’s autobiographical account of his life, including his childhood, education, and early literary career. He also discusses his friendship with William Wordsworth, their collaboration on Lyrical Ballads, and the development of their poetic theories.In the second part of the book, Coleridge delves into his philosophical and critical views on literature, including his theory of imagination, his analysis of the nature of poetry, and his critique of the Enlightenment’s emphasis on reason over emotion. He also discusses the works of various literary figures, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth.Throughout the book, Coleridge emphasizes the importance of the imagination in literature, arguing that it is the source of creativity and the key to understanding the deeper meanings of literary works. He also stresses the importance of poetry as a means of expressing the sublime and the spiritual.Overall, Biographia Literaria is a complex and influential work that combines autobiography, literary criticism, and philosophy to offer a unique perspective on the nature of literature and the role of the imagination in human experience.Philosophy by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.