English Writers: Coleridge is a study of the life and work of the great English poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The book's author, Henry Duff Traill, turns to Coleridge's poetry, essays, and letters to better understand his contribution to nineteenth-century literature and thought. The book reveals not only Coleridge's talent as a poet, but also his complex personality, influential views and role in the literary scene of his time. The combination of biographical facts with creative analysis makes this book indispensable for lovers of English literature and philosophy."