The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge 1838

"The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge" by James Gillman is an early 19th-century biography that closely examines the life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, a well-known poet and thinker. It starts with Coleridge’s childhood in Devonshire, introducing his family, especially his father, a respected vicar. The story covers Coleridge's early life, describing his delicate nature and the impact of his father’s death. Gillman continues to report on Coleridge’s time in school, including his difficulties and growing love for literature. All of this helps establish a foundation for understanding Coleridge's complicated personality and future intellectual and artistic successes.