Z PDF
Sign in
Home / Books / Biographia Literaria

Biographia Literaria

by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Share:
Language
EN
Format
EPUB

Description

"Biographia Literaria" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a critical autobiography published in 1817. Part memoir, part philosophical treatise, this unconventional work explores Coleridge's intellectual journey from associationist psychology to a belief in imagination as an active, creative force. Through playful, meditative prose, he critiques William Wordsworth's poetic theories, distinguishes between imagination and fancy, and grapples with German philosophy to define how the mind shapes reality—offering the famous concept of "willing suspension of disbelief." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Summary

"Biographia Literaria" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a critical autobiography published in 1817. Part memoir, part philosophical treatise, this unconventional work explores Coleridge's intellectual journey from associationist psychology to a belief in imagination as an active, creative force. Through playful, meditative prose, he critiques William Wordsworth's poetic theories, distinguishes between imagination and fancy, and grapples with German philosophy to define how the m

FAQ

Is "Biographia Literaria" free to download?

Yes, it is free to download — no sign up needed.

What format is the file?

EPUB.

Reader reviews Be the first

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book.

Write a review

Protected by reCAPTCHA.

Similar books