Details About Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Wedding, Net Worth



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Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born on October 21, 1772 in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England. His father, John Coleridge, was a vicar of a local church and his mother, Anne Bowden, was the daughter of a merchant. Coleridge had six brothers and sisters, two of whom died in infancy. Coleridge was educated at home by his father until he was sent to Christ’s Hospital, a charity school, in London at the age of eleven.

Coleridge began his career as a poet and writer while still a student at Christ’s Hospital. His first published work was a translation of the German ballad “The Death of Wallenstein” (1796). In 1797, Coleridge and his friend William Wordsworth published a collection of poems entitled Lyrical Ballads. This work was revolutionary in its use of everyday language to express deep emotions and is considered to be one of the most important works of English Romanticism.

Coleridge’s most famous poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” was published in 1798. This poem tells the story of a sailor who is cursed by a supernatural being after killing an albatross. The poem is considered to be one of the greatest works in the English language.

Coleridge’s health began to decline in the early 1800s and he became addicted to opium. He continued to write and publish poetry, but his later work is not as highly regarded as his early work.

Coleridge died on July 25, 1834 at the age of 61.

Physical characteristics: Samuel Taylor Coleridge was a tall man with dark hair and blue eyes. He was known for his high forehead and long nose.

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