“Where virtue is, sensibility is the ornament and becoming attire of virtue. On certain occasions it may almost be said to become virtue. But sensibility and all the amiable qualities may likewise become, and too often have become, the panders of vice and the instruments of seduction.”
Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Work
The Complete Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Poetry, Plays, Literary Essays, Lectures, Autobiography and Letters (Classic Illustrated Edition): The Entire Opus of the English poet, literary critic and philosopher, including The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Kubla Khan, Christabel, Lyrical Ballads, Conversation Poems and Biographia Literaria
The Complete Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a seminal compilation that encompasses the entire literary output of the influential English writer. It offers a comprehensive look into Coleridge's poetic genius, critical insights, and philosophical musings. The collection includes his seminal work 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', the mystical poem 'Kubla Khan', and the collaborative 'Lyrical Ballads'. Additionally, it features his plays, literary essays, lectures, and personal correspondence, providing a rich and diverse view of his life and work. 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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