Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey (eBook)

An Intimate Portrait of Literary Friendship and Collaboration

Joseph Cottle (Autor)

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2019
420 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406618153-6 (EAN)

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In "Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey," Joseph Cottle offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and minds of two of the Romantic era's most influential poets. Cottle'Äôs literary style is characterized by its reflective tone and personal insights, weaving together anecdotes and observations that draw readers into the intimate world of literary companionship and creative rivalry. Set against the backdrop of late 18th-century England, the text serves as both memoir and critique, providing a rich context for understanding Coleridge and Southey'Äôs contributions to poetry and philosophy, as well as the socio-political currents that shaped their work. Joseph Cottle, a contemporary of both poets, was deeply immersed in the Romantic movement, which imbued his narratives with authenticity and immediacy. As a publisher and friend to Coleridge and Southey, Cottle's close relationships with them endowed him with unique perspectives on their personalities and creative processes. His motivations for documenting their lives stem from a desire to preserve their legacies and clarify the misunderstandings that often clouded their reputations. Readers interested in the intricacies of Romantic literature and the personal dynamics within this esteemed literary circle will find Cottle's work indispensable. "Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey" not only enriches our understanding of these poets but also invites readers to contemplate the enduring impact of their ideas on contemporary thought.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Schlagworte: 1772-1834 • 1774-1843 • 19th century • 19th century British literature • 19th century insights • Authors • biographical anecdotes • Biography • British Romanticism • Coleridge • Coleridge and Southey • Coleridge Southey relationship • Cottle's memoirs • creative collaboration • English • English Romantic Poets • Intimate Portraits • Lake Poets • literary collaborations • literary friendship • Literary History • Literary Influences • literary reminiscences • personal anecdotes • poetical friendship • poetic struggles • Robert • Romantic era biography • samuel taylor • Southey