»Die schöne Dame Christabel,
Ihrem Vater ein steter Freudenquell,
Was treibt sie denn im Walde so spät,
Wo man eine Meile zum Burgtor geht?«
Die schöne Christabel begegnet im Wald einer geheimnisvollen Fremden namens Geraldine, die behauptet, von einer Gruppe Männer aus ihrem Haus entführt worden zu sein. Mitleidig nimmt Christabel sie mit sich nach Hause. Schon auf dem Weg passieren allerhand merkwürdige Dinge, die auf eine dämonische Präsenz hindeuten. Als sich Geraldine dann entkleidet, erblickt Christabel an ihrem Körper ein entsetzliches Mal. Voller Angst bereitet sie sich...

Zum 250. Geburtstag von Samuel Taylor Coleridge erscheint diese Auswahl von Gedichten, die den unbestrittenen Kern seines Werkes bilden und mit denen er sich als einer der großen sechs Dichter der englischen Romantik etablierte, neben Blake, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley und Keats.Die vorliegende handliche Auslese ist abwechslungsreich und lohnend, zumal es bis heute nie eine Übertragung einer solchen Auswahl in deutscher Sprache gab. Immer wieder nachgedichtet wurden der »Alte Seemann« und »Kubla Khan«, doch entzog sich beispielsweise die fesselnde und rätselhafte »Christabel« neben...

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Poem relates the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate a story. The wedding-guest's reaction turns from bemusement to impatience to fear to fascination as the mariner's story progresses, as can be seen in the language style: Coleridge uses narrative techniques such as personification and repetition to create a sense of danger, the supernatural, or serenity, depending on the...

In addition to his poetry, Coleridge also wrote influential piece of literary criticism, Biographia Literaria, a collection of his thoughts and opinions on literature. The work delivered both biographical explanations of the author's life as well as his impressions on literature. The collection also contained an analysis of a broad range of philosophical principles of literature ranging from Aristotle to Immanuel Kant and Schelling and applied them to the poetry of peers such as William Wordsworth. Coleridge's explanations of metaphysical principles were popular topics of discourse in...

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. He wrote the poems The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, as well as the major prose work Biographia Literaria. His critical work, especially on Shakespeare, was highly influential, and he helped introduce German idealist philosophy to English-speaking culture. He coined many familiar words and phrases, including suspension of disbelief. He was a major influence on Emerson,...

In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 'Biographia Literaria', the author delves deep into the relationship between literature and philosophy, discussing the principles of Imagination and Fancy while providing insightful commentary on the works of his contemporaries. The book is a mix of autobiographical elements and critical analysis, showcasing Coleridge's unique literary style that blends poetry with prose. Written during the Romantic period, 'Biographia Literaria' reflects the author's intellectual pursuits and his exploration of metaphysical concepts. Coleridge's profound insights into the nature...

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. Content: Definition of Poetry Greek Drama Progress Of The Drama The Drama Generally, And Public Taste Notes on Shakespeare Shakespeare, A Poet Generally Shakespeare's Judgment equal to his Genius Recapitulation, And Summary Of the Characteristics of Shakespeare's Dramas Outline Of An Introductory Lecture Upon Shakespeare Order Of Shakespeare's Plays Notes On The "Tempest" Love's...

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Poem relates the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate a story. The wedding-guest's reaction turns from bemusement to impatience to fear to fascination as the mariner's story progresses, as can be seen in the language style: Coleridge uses narrative techniques such as personification and repetition to create a sense of danger, the supernatural, or serenity, depending on the...

In 'Shakespeare according to Coleridge', Samuel Taylor Coleridge explores the works of William Shakespeare through the lens of Romanticism, focusing on themes of nature, imagination, and the supernatural. Coleridge's literary style in this work is characterized by his insightful analysis and deep appreciation for Shakespeare's language and characters. The book is a valuable contribution to the literary context of the Romantic period, shedding light on the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's plays in the 19th century. As a poet and critic, Coleridge's own experiences with poetry and the...