Samuel Taylor Coleridge was a pivotal figure in the Romantic Movement, known for his poetry, literary criticism, and philosophical writings. Born in 1772, he collaborated with William Wordsworth on 'Lyrical Ballads,' which revolutionized poetry with its naturalistic style. His later works, including 'Biographia Literaria,' influenced literary theory and criticism. Despite personal challenges, Coleridge's legacy as a poet and thinker endures.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born on October 21, 1772, in Ottery St Mary, Devonshire, England, to a scholarly family
Education at Christ's Hospital
Coleridge received a robust education in classics and rhetoric at Christ's Hospital, a charity school in London
University Studies at Cambridge
Despite his potential, Coleridge left Cambridge without completing his degree, having been drawn into radical political and social ideas
In 1795, Coleridge married Sara Fricker and published his first volume of poetry, showcasing his literary talent
Coleridge's friendship with Wordsworth greatly influenced his literary style and led to the adoption of a more naturalistic and conversational tone in his work
Collaboration with Wordsworth
Coleridge and Wordsworth's collaboration resulted in the groundbreaking "Lyrical Ballads" of 1798, which became a cornerstone of English Romantic literature
Influence of German Philosophers
Coleridge's time in Germany with Wordsworth led to an immersion in the works of German philosophers, enriching his own philosophical and literary perspectives
Biographia Literaria
Coleridge's "Biographia Literaria" not only chronicled his literary life but also offered profound literary criticism
Other Works and Lectures
Coleridge's later works, including "Sibylline Leaves," "Aids to Reflection," and "On the Constitution of the Church and State," addressed a range of topics and have had a lasting influence on literary and cultural studies
Coleridge's poetry, renowned for its use of common language and exploration of nature, was a testament to the ideals of the Romantic Movement
Coleridge's poetry often delved into themes of emotion and the supernatural, reflecting the Romantic emphasis on imagination and the natural world
Despite his personal struggles, Coleridge's contributions to Romanticism and his influence on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers secure his place as a luminary of English literature
Coleridge's works, including "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and his critical theories, continue to be essential reading for students and scholars of literature
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______, a key figure in the ______ Movement, was born on ______ in ______, England.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Romantic
October 21, 1772
Ottery St Mary, Devonshire
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Coleridge's early poetic characteristics
Fusion of innovation and political thought in poetry.
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Significance of 'Poems on Various Subjects'
Showcased Coleridge's emerging literary talent in 1796.
