“To all new truths, or renovation of old truths, it must be as in the ark between the destroyed and the about-to-be renovated world. The raven must be sent out before the dove, and ominous controversy must precede peace and the olive wreath.”
Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Work
The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This volume includes a selection of Coleridge's most renowned poems, such as 'Kubla Khan' and 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' as well as his philosophical and critical essays, offering insight into his literary and intellectual contributions. more
Author
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, critic, and philosopher, renowned for his works such as 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'. A leading figure in the Romantic movement, his work has had a significant impact on English literature. more
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