Lectures and Notes on Shakspere and Other English Poets

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Thomas Ashe

Book Overview

Lectures and Notes on Shakspere and Other English Poets is a collection of essays and lectures by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a prominent English poet, literary critic, and philosopher. The book comprises Coleridge's thoughts and insights on various English poets, including William Shakespeare, John Milton, William Wordsworth, and others. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains Coleridge's lectures on Shakespeare, which he delivered in the early 1800s. In these lectures, Coleridge explores Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, discussing their themes, characters, and language. He also provides critical analyses of some of Shakespeare's most famous works, such as Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello.The second part of the book contains Coleridge's notes on other English poets, including Milton, Wordsworth, and Samuel Johnson. In these notes, Coleridge provides his opinions on their works, offering both praise and criticism. He also discusses his own theories on poetry and the role of the poet in society.Overall, Lectures and Notes on Shakspere and Other English Poets is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature and poetry. Coleridge's insights and analyses provide a unique perspective on some of the most important works in the English literary canon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417971789
• ISBN13: 9781417971787
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"