Coleridge, Shelley, Goethe: Biographic Aesthetic Studies (1880)

Coleridge, Shelley, Goethe: Biographic Aesthetic Studies is a book written by George Henry Calvert in 1880. The book is a collection of biographical essays that delve into the lives of three great literary figures of the Romantic era: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Calvert's essays seek to explore the relationship between the lives of these writers and their artistic works. He examines the influences that shaped their creative output, including their personal experiences, relationships, and cultural contexts. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the three writers. Calvert's essay on Coleridge examines his life and work, including his struggles with addiction and his contributions to the Romantic movement. The section on Shelley explores his unconventional personal life and his influential poetry, while the section on Goethe delves into his extensive literary output and his role in shaping German literature. Overall, Coleridge, Shelley, Goethe: Biographic Aesthetic Studies provides a detailed and insightful look into the lives and works of three of the most important literary figures of the Romantic era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the relationship between art and life.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.