“An idea, in the highest sense of that word, cannot be conveyed but by a symbol.”
Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Work
Biographia Literaria, Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions
This work is a reflective and introspective account of the author's journey through literature, combining personal anecdotes with philosophical musings on the nature of art and the creative process. 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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