Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner ilustrada por Gustave Doré se publicó por primera vez en Londres en diciembre de 1875 con un éxito que se revelaría inmediato e imparable, extendido pronto a los Estados Unidos y paises de lengua no inglesa. Mas de un siglo y pico despues aun se publica, como demuestra esta nueva edicion, con los grabados reproducidos cuidadosamente de la primera americana y en su integridad, es decir: sin estar, como sucede en la mayoria de las ediciones que se vienen publicando desde hace varias decadas, barbaramente cortadas por los lados.

The aim and purport of this edition of the Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge is to provide the general reader with an authoritative list of the poems and dramas hitherto published, and at the same time to furnish the student with an exhaustive summary of various readings derived from published and unpublished sources, viz. (1) the successive editions issued by the author, (2) holograph MSS., or (3) contemporary transcriptions. Occasion has been taken to include in the Text and Appendices a considerable number of poems, fragments, metrical experiments and first drafts of poems now published for the first time from MSS. in the British Museum, from Coleridges Notebooks, and from MSS. in the possession of private collectors.The text of the poems and dramas follows that of the last edition of the Poetical Works published in the authors lifetimethe three-volume edition issued by Pickering in the spring and summer of 1834.I have adopted the text of 1834 in preference to that of 1829, which was selected by James Dykes Campbell for his monumental edition of 1893. I should have deferred to his authority but for the existence of conclusive proof that, here and there, Coleridge altered and emended the text of 1829, with a view to the forthcoming edition of 1834. In the Preface to the new edition of 1852, the editors maintain that the three-volume edition of 1828 (a mistake for 1829) was the last upon which Coleridge was able to bestow personal care and attention, while that of 1834 was arranged mainly if not entirely at the discretion of his latest editor, H. N. Coleridge. This, no doubt, was perfectly true with regard to the choice and arrangement of the poems, and the labour of seeing the three volumes through the press; but the fact remains that the text of 1829 differs from that of 1834, and that Coleridge himself, and not his latest editor, was responsible for that difference.

La Ballata nacque nell'anno della straordinaria simbiosi poetica di Coleridge con Wordsworth. Con questo capolavoro del Romanticismo il viaggio per mare diviene la ricerca estrema del Senso, l'avventura capace di restituire pienezza alla vita dell'uomo. Nei due anni successivi Coleridge scrisse le sue migliori poesie: la Ballata, Kubla Khan, Christabel. Kubla Khan in particolare palesa le immense potenzialita dell'immaginazione, suprema facolta intellettiva e visionaria e il grande esito artistico che ne fece Coleridge. La traduzione con testo a fronte, e del poeta e pittore Alessandro Ceni; l'introduzione e di Ettore Canepa.

This is the third and final part of the Wallenstein trilogy by German playwright and mastermind Friedrich Schiller. The work as a whole produced a profound impression, and it is certainly Schillers masterpiece in dramatic literature. He brings out with extraordinary vividness the ascendency of Wallenstein over the wild troops whom he has gathered around him, and at the same time we are made to see how the mighty generals schemes must necessarily end in ruin, not merely because a plot against him is skilfully prepared by vigilant enemies, but because he himself is lulled into a sense of security by superstitious belief in his supposed destiny as revealed to him by the stars. Wallenstein is the most subtle and complex of Schillers dramatic conceptions, and it taxes the powers of the greatest actors to present an adequate rendering of the motives which explain his strange and dark career. The love-story of Max Piccolomini and Thekla is in its own way not less impressive than the story of Wallenstein with which it is interwoven. This is the bilingual edition of this literary masterpiece including the English and German versions of the play.

This is the second part of the Wallenstein trilogy by German playwright and mastermind Friedrich Schiller. The work as a whole produced a profound impression, and it is certainly Schillers masterpiece in dramatic literature. He brings out with extraordinary vividness the ascendency of Wallenstein over the wild troops whom he has gathered around him, and at the same time we are made to see how the mighty generals schemes must necessarily end in ruin, not merely because a plot against him is skilfully prepared by vigilant enemies, but because he himself is lulled into a sense of security by superstitious belief in his supposed destiny as revealed to him by the stars. Wallenstein is the most subtle and complex of Schillers dramatic conceptions, and it taxes the powers of the greatest actors to present an adequate rendering of the motives which explain his strange and dark career. The love-story of Max Piccolomini and Thekla is in its own way not less impressive than the story of Wallenstein with which it is interwoven.

Edited by Frederick H. Sykes

Collected and Edited by Henry Nelson Coleridge

La porteridad de Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) ha sido tan diversa, azarosa y mudable como su propia vida. A su muerte, Coleridge es recordado ante todo como el brillante contertulio de Highgate donde recibia numerosas visitas, en una version modesta pero prometedora de la celebridad literaria. El Coleridge que merecia pasar a la historia era el prosista; el erudito, el espiritu de inquieta religiosidad, el filosofo de abstrusas digresiones, el perspicaz esteta e, incluso, el pensador politico. ¿Que hay, entonces, del poeta?. Su posteridad se ha visto lastrada por la leyenda que tiende a reducir su figura a la del poeta narrativo -autor de titulos como La balada del viejo marinero, Christabel y Kubla Khan- de espiritu indolente y mortificado por sus adicciones. La presente edicion pretende matizar estas tres leyendas hasta donde es posible: los poemas seleccionados muestran que las incursiones de Coleridge en el terreno de la balada suponen, si, momentos memorables en su poesia, pero poco menos que excepcionales; lo que constituye una preocupacion constante en su produccion poetica es mas bien la gestacion de otro tipo de poema, por lo que es preciso concederle el debido reconocimiento.

Samuel Taylor Coleridges "The Complete Prose Works: Literary Essays, Lectures and Letters (Unabridged Illustrated Edition)" is a profound collection that delves into Coleridges multifaceted engagements with literature, philosophy, and criticism. This edition presents a meticulously curated selection of his essays, lectures, and letters, revealing his deep explorations of poetrys power and its philosophical underpinnings. Coleridges prose is characterized by an eloquent and contemplative style, often weaving personal reflections with critical insights, making this anthology a vital resource for understanding the Romantic literary landscape and Coleridges role within it. Coleridge, a seminal figure in the Romantic movement, was not only a poet but a thinker whose ideas challenged the conventions of his time. His collaborations with other literary giants, such as William Wordsworth, and his profound interest in German philosophy and aesthetics, profoundly shaped his prose. His intellectual journey, marked by moments of great inspiration and personal struggle, elucidates the depth of his understanding of art and its significance in society. This unabridged edition is highly recommended for scholars and enthusiasts alike, as it offers unprecedented insight into Coleridges mind and the socio-cultural milieu of his time. Whether you seek to deepen your comprehension of Romantic theories or appreciate Coleridges artistic vision, this rich collection is essential for any literary library.

One of the highly praised Lakeland poets, alongside his friend William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge was a founder of the Romantic movement in England. His work - still popular today - includes such classics as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan as well as the beautiful early poem Frost at Midnight: Or if the secret ministry of frost, Shall hang them up in silent icicles, Quietly shining to the quiet Moon.Despite the great beauty of his work, he suffered from bouts of depression and today it is speculated he may well have had bipolar disorder. For both mental and physical ailments he was treated with laudanum which led to a lifelong addition to opium.Coleridges influence was widespread - he was a major influence on Ralph Waldo Emerson - indeed, he invented the phrase suspension of disbelief. This collection is a fascinating insight into his life, as well as his work.

Editor: Ernest Hartley Coleridge

Editor: Ernest Hartley Coleridge

Editor: Ernest Hartley Coleridge