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A sweeping anthology gathers the youthful verses, private letters, and occasional essays that chart the early creative pulse of one of Romanticism’s most restless minds. From playful sonnets to earnest odes, from fragmentary musings on mathematics to vivid sketches of daily life, the collection offers a kaleidoscope of styles and subjects that reveal a writer still testing the limits of form and feeling. The pieces sit side by side in chronological order, letting listeners trace the gradual sharpening of his voice amid the political upheavals and personal trials of the late eighteenth century.
Listening to this compilation feels like stepping into a well‑kept diary, where each poem and note captures a moment of inspiration, doubt, or humor. The raw energy of early drafts sits in conversation with more polished works, providing a rare glimpse into the writer’s evolving imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, the anthology invites you to hear the formative whispers that later blossomed into the celebrated masterpieces of the Romantic era.
Language
en
Duration
~53 minutes (51K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2019-04-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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