Biographia Literaria, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is a seminal work of literary criticism and autobiography. Originally published in 1817, this volume offers a profound exploration of Coleridge's literary life and philosophical opinions. Part biography, part critical analysis, the book delves into the author's intellectual development, his engagement with Romanticism, and his complex relationships with contemporaries such as Wordsworth. Coleridge's reflections provide invaluable insights into the nature of poetry, imagination, and the human mind. His work remains essential reading for students of literature, philosophy, and intellectual history, offering a rich tapestry of personal narrative and critical thought. This edition preserves the integrity of Coleridge's original text, ensuring its accessibility to modern readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.