S. T. Coleridge as a Lake Poet (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A fresh, thoughtful look at a towering Lake District poet. This book analyzes S. T. Coleridge as a Lake Poet, focusing on how place shaped his imagination, music, and pursuit of truth. It places Coleridge alongside Wordsworth, exploring how their different obsessions with nature and ideas created lasting poetic impact.

In clear, accessible prose, the author traces Coleridge’s journey from vivid landscapes to deep metaphysical inquiry. It discusses the role of poetry, vision, and personal experience in shaping his poems, and how his lake country surroundings fed both his doubt and his insight. The reader gains a sense of the poet’s struggles, triumphs, and the enduring influence of his work.

• A focused look at how geography and mood influenced Coleridge’s poems.


• A comparison between Coleridge’s imagination-driven approach and Wordsworth’s nature-first perspective.


• Discussion of major works and moments, including reflections on poetry, metaphysics, and faith.


• Context for how the lakes and field notes fed his writing during the early 1800s.

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