“The Beautiful arises from the perceived harmony of an object, whether sight or sound, with the inborn and constitutive rules of the judgment and imagination: and it is always intuitive.”
Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Work
Miscellanies, æsthetic and literary: to which is added The theory of life, collected and arranged by T. Ashe
This book is a compilation of various essays focusing on aesthetic and literary topics, curated and arranged by T. Ashe. It includes a range of writings that explore the realms of aesthetics and literature, offering insights into the author's perspectives on these subjects. 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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