“The fancy is indeed no other than a mode of memory emancipated from the order of time and space.”
Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Work
Biographia Literaria: Or, Biographical Sketches of My Literary Life and Opinions ; and Two Lay Sermons; I. The Statesman's Manual, II. Blessed are Ye that Sow Beside All Waters
This work is a compilation of various essays and sermons, offering insights into the author's literary theories and personal experiences. It includes discussions on the nature of literature and the role of the writer, as well as religious and philosophical musings. 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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