The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Vol 1 and 2

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The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Vol 1 and 2

by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

EN·~39 hours

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Description

This volume gathers every poem and dramatic fragment the poet ever released, presenting them in a single, carefully ordered collection. Alongside the familiar masterpieces, listeners will encounter early drafts, metrical experiments, and pieces that have never before been published, offering a fuller picture of his creative evolution. The poems are arranged as closely as possible to their original chronology, allowing the ear to trace the development of his imagination from youthful lyricism to later philosophical musings.

The edition is enriched with extensive textual and bibliographic notes that explain variations, correct typographical errors, and clarify obscure references. Interactive features such as hover‑over transliterations of Greek and Hebrew terms and highlighted diacritics make the listening experience accessible even when the original spelling is complex. Whether you are a casual admirer or a serious student, this comprehensive anthology provides a clear, engaging path into the poet’s enduring world of language and thought.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~39 hours (2256K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Michael Zeug, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-06-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

1772–1834

A leading voice of English Romanticism, he wrote poetry that still feels dreamlike, haunted, and strangely modern. Best known for works such as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, he also helped reshape literary criticism and philosophical writing in Britain.

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