47 pages 1 hour read

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Biographia Literaria

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1817

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Biographia Literaria by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is praised for its profound philosophical insights and its contribution to literary criticism. However, some find its dense prose and digressions challenging. It remains a seminal work for understanding Romanticism and Coleridge’s literary theories, but requires patience and careful reading.

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Who Should Read Biographia Literaria?

Readers with a passion for Romantic literature and literary criticism would enjoy Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Biographia Literaria. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of poetry and philosophy, much like enthusiasts of William Hazlitt’s The Spirit of the Age or John Stuart Mill’s A System of Logic.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period
Romanticism / Romantic Period
Topics
Philosophy
Genre
Literary Criticism
Philosophy
Classic Fiction