Collected Poems by Coleridge & Wordsworth (eBook)

William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Autoren)

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2022
789 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739983-4 (EAN)

Infos

The 'Collected Poems by Coleridge & Wordsworth' masterfully curates the transcendent works that epitomize the Romantic era, unveiling the rich tapestry woven through nature, emotion, and human imagination. This anthology captures the profound philosophies and styles that both poets championed—the simmering allure of the individual spirit versus the expansive beauty of the natural world—while providing a canvas for their shared and diverging philosophical insights. Featuring quintessential poems that have resonated across generations, this collection offers an immersive dive into the exploratory realms of the human mind and spirit, painting vivid literary landscapes that engage and inspire. William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, two towering figures of the Romantic Movement, are known for their groundbreaking contributions to poetry that foregrounds the emotive and the sublime. Their works in this collection collectively explore the intersections of personal introspection and broader cultural dialogues. Both poets were instrumental in ushering in a new era of poetic thought, fostering a movement that cherished emotional truth and the beauty of nature as a counterpoint to the mechanizing forces of the industrial age. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious reader, this anthology offers a compelling journey through a cross-section of English Romantic poetry. The volume stands as a testament to the enduring relevance and influence of Wordsworth and Coleridge, providing readers access to a dialogic interplay of perspectives and styles. It is an essential addition to any literary collection, given its educational breadth and the nuanced appreciation it fosters for the interwoven themes of self-discovery and natural beauty. Dive into these pages and experience the evocative power of two of literature's greatest poets.

Autor

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) stands as a towering figure in English literature, renowned for pioneering the Romantic movement alongside his contemporary and close friend, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Wordsworth's profound love of nature, combined with his interest in the human mind and the innate goodness of mankind, is exquisitely enacted through his poetry. Together with Coleridge, he co-authored 'Lyrical Ballads' (1798), a seminal work that helped define the Romantic Age. The volume featured poems like 'Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey' and 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', the latter penned by Coleridge, necessitating a nuanced acknowledgment of their collaborative literary style. Wordsworth's own 'Collected Poems by Coleridge & Wordsworth' contains an array of his writings that reinforce his deep emotional connection to the landscapes of the English countryside and the simple rustic life—an antithesis to the rapid industrialization of the era. Wordsworth's poetical works exhibit a stylistic simplicity and an emphasis on the imagination as a spiritual force. His magnum opus 'The Prelude', an autobiographical epic, remains an influential work, displaying his development as a poet and philosopher. Wordsworth's enduring legacy is his ability to capture the transcendent in the mundane and to articulate the intrinsic bond between humanity and nature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: 1500-1700 • 18th century English poets • 19th century poetry • Alexander Pope • Alfred Tennyson • british poets • Church of England • Clergy • Coleridge lyrical ballads • Collaborative literary evolution • Correspondence • Dante • Early modern • Emotional naturalism harmony • England • English • English literature • english literature classics • English Romanticism exploration • English Romantic Movement • Historical poetic collaboration • Innovative poetic style • John Keats • John Milton • Lake District poets • Lord Byron • Lyrical Ballads collection • Lyrical ballads influence • Natural imagery poetry • Nature consciousness dialogue • Nature human psyche poetry • Nature-inspired poetry • Philosophical poetic inquiry • Philosophical sublime poetry • Poetic Masterpieces • poets • Revolutionary poetic ideas • romantic era poetry • Romantic era zeitgeist • Romantic landscape poetry • Romantic poetic anthology • romantic poetry anthology • Visionary supernatural themes • William Blake • William Shakespeare • William Wordsworth • Wordsworth and Coleridge collaboration • Wordsworth poetry collection