Letters of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Vol. 2 (of 2)

This volume gathers Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s correspondence from the middle years of his life, a period marked by long separations, bustling public engagements, and a restless search for purpose. The letters trace his movements between the Lake District and London, his attempts to support a family, and his forays into lecturing, journalism, and playwriting. Readers will hear his voice as he writes to friends, fellow poets, and acquaintances about everyday concerns, literary projects, and the shifting fortunes of his career.

Beyond the day‑to‑day details, the collection offers a vivid portrait of the Romantic circle—Word worth, Southey, the Poole family, and many others—through candid exchanges that reveal both camaraderie and tension. Coleridge’s reflections on his own health, finances, and creative doubts provide a humanizing glimpse into the mind of a poet whose imagination shaped an era. Listening to these letters brings the 19th‑century literary world to life, inviting listeners to share in the hopes, anxieties, and enduring friendships that animated his later years.