The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Volume 2

The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Volume 2 is a scholarly collection of essays, lectures, and notes written in the early 19th century. This volume primarily critiques the works of playwrights such as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher, examining their contributions to poetry and drama. Coleridge reflects on the nature of poetry, contrasting it with prose and science, while emphasizing the emotional depth and artistic expression in literature. His insights on judgment and genius in literary criticism highlight the importance of intellectual rigor in understanding great literary figures.