Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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.

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and at the same time to furnish the student with an exhaustive summary of various readings derived from published and unpublished sources, viz.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.

Oda al viejo Marinero (Rime of the ancient Mariner) es una balada del romanticismo inglés que nos da un mensaje de la necesidad de amor de todas las criaturas. La historia de un viejo Marinero que nos cuenta su viaje hacia el polo Sur donde los marineros violan la hospitalidad de un albatros y a partir de allí se desencadena una maldición sobre la nave. Después de convivir con seres sobrenaturales, fantasmas y muertos, en una atmósfera mágica y ultraterrena, la nave se acaba dirigiendo hacia las costas inglesas, y como expiación el viejo Marinero superviviente debe errar de país en país na¬rrando su historia y enseñando, con su ejemplo, el amor y el respeto hacia todas las criaturas de Dios.

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.

In the ethereal stillness of a moonlit night, a solitary father gazes upon his sleeping child. As the frost glistens on the windowpane, he reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the profound bond between parent and child.Samuel Taylor Coleridges "Frost at Midnight" is a lyrical masterpiece that explores the themes of childhood, mortality, and the transformative power of imagination. Through vivid imagery and introspective verse, Coleridge paints a haunting and evocative portrait of a fathers love and the bittersweet passage of time.

"For killing an albatross, the mariner and his crew are punished with drought and death. Amidst a series of supernatural events, the mariners life alone is spared and he repents, but he must wander the earth and tell his tale with the lesson that ""all things great and small"" are important.(Summary written by Gesine)"

For killing an albatross, the mariner and his crew are punished with drought and death. Amidst a series of supernatural events, the mariners life alone is spared and he repents, but he must wander the earth and tell his tale with the lesson that "all things great and small" are important.

Nominally an autobiography, Biographia Literaria ranges widely across the realms of philosophy, poetry and memoir, in Coleridges trademark discursive style, providing a living glimpse of the great talker, the man who could hold his contemporaries in thrall for hours with his dazzling conversation, and who was famously described as the last man "to have read everything".

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.

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.

In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their choice of poems and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their prefaces, the editors offer insights into their own work as well as providing an accessible and passionate introduction to the most important poets in our literature.In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.-- Kubla Khan

Collected and Edited by Henry Nelson Coleridge

Edited by Frederick H. Sykes

El extenso poema "Balada del viejo Marinero" encumbra al movimiento romántico inglés de finales del siglo XVIII. Fue compuesto tras un meditativo paseo por el puerto de Watchet, en el canal de Bristol, a partir de un sueño sobre un navio fantasma tripulado por almas errantes que un conocido de Samuel Taylor Coleridge le habia relatado. Dotado de una hipnotica musicalidad y poderosa simbologia, su narracion, como un oraculo, detalla un misterioso viaje por las aguas truculentas de un crimen y su castigo, hacia un destino de tormento, penitencia, purificacion. Todo causado por el asesinato de un albatros, pajaro de buen aguero, a manos de un oscuro marino, que desatara una furia de la naturaleza, una lucha entre fuerzas del bien y el mal.

In "Christabel" and "Kubla Khan: A Vision in a Dream," Samuel Taylor Coleridge intricately weaves themes of fantasy, the supernatural, and the exploration of the human psyche. Characterized by its lush imagery and lyrical quality, the collections showcase Coleridges profound engagement with Romanticism, seeking to evoke emotion through vivid and surreal landscapes. "Christabel" intricately delves into the dichotomy of innocence and seduction, while "Kubla Khan" presents a dreamlike vision of an opulent and enigmatic ruler, reflecting the interplay between creativity and the subconscious mind amidst the backdrop of opium-induced inspiration. Together, these poems encapsulate Coleridges artistry and philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and experience. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the central figures of the Romantic movement, was greatly influenced by his own tumultuous life experiences, including struggles with addiction and a deep-seated sense of spirituality. His intellectual partnership with contemporaries such as William Wordsworth and his quest for artistic authenticity motivated him to explore the boundaries of perception through poetic forms. ColeridgeAos own mystical experiences often informed his writing, enabling him to craft works that evoke wonder and contemplation in readers. "Christabel & Kubla Khan" invites readers to traverse the depths of Coleridges imaginative landscapes and psychological intricacies, making it an essential study for those interested in Romantic literature and the exploration of the human condition. This collection not only showcases the beauty of Coleridges language but also reveals the timeless truths and mysteries of life that continue to resonate with readers today.

Samuel Taylor Coleridges "The Complete Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Illustrated Edition)" presents a comprehensive anthology of his poetry, prose, and critical writings. This meticulously curated collection encapsulates Coleridges transcendental explorations, rich imagery, and innovative use of language, embodying the Romantic eras ethos. With masterful works like "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," the text delves into themes of nature, imagination, and the human condition, showcasing ColeridgeAos profound philosophical inquiries. The accompanying illustrations enhance the lyrical narrative, inviting readers to experience the multiplicity of interpretations that Coleridges exceptional craftsmanship invites. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a pivotal figure in English literature, was not only a poet but also a philosopher, literary critic, and conversationalist. His life was marked by the interplay of personal struggle and intellectual pursuit, influencing the depth of his written work. A contemporary of William Wordsworth, ColeridgeAos collaboration and correspondence reflect a shared vision of Romantic ideals, yet his unique perspective shaped distinctive literary contributions that resonate with existential and spiritual concerns. This illustrated edition is an essential read for scholars and lovers of poetry alike, offering an enriched understanding of Coleridges multifaceted genius. Enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by the evocative language and philosophical richness, making it a timeless addition to any literary collection.