In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love." We may remember Coleridge's own words: "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed." Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion. Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him ...
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In one of Rossetti's invaluable notes on poetry, he tells us that to him "the leading point about Coleridge's work is its human love." We may remember Coleridge's own words: "To be beloved is all I need, And whom I love, I love indeed." Yet love, though it is the word which he uses of himself, is not really what he himself meant when using it, but rather an affectionate sympathy, in which there seems to have been little element of passion. Writing to his wife, during that first absence in Germany, whose solitude tried him so much, he laments that there is "no one to love." "Love is the vital air of my genius," he tells her, and adds: "I am deeply convinced that if I were to remain a few years among objects for whom I had no affection, I should wholly lose the powers of intellect."
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Aylward. Good Condition. One Volume ONLY of 32 Volume Set. Some shelf and corner wear, The book is lightly faded but looks very nice. Text has some foxing otherwise appears very clean, Binding is in good sturdy condition, Co-Operative Pub Society 1930s, NY, 1930. Color Glossy Portrait Frontis. HARDCOVER. Poetry 5x8" blue cloth binding with gold gilt. Aylward Color Frontis. Rare / Scarce Room Rack 6, Shelf 4. 609 pages. Illustrator: Aylward. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Poetry; Library of Poetical Literature; Antiquarian & Rare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561030028.
