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The Design of Biographia Literaria by Wallace, Catherine M.; is a literary studies available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>First published in 1983, this book examines a work whose intricacies have baffled and infuriated generations of readers and proposes a theory of Coleridge’s writing habits that "explain(s) his explanation". The author painstakingly analyses the <i>Biographia’s </i>organising structure distinguishing between the daring conception and often inept execution of Coleridge’s idea of critical discourse. It is argued that Coleridge’s autobiographical format present a richly metaphorical "self" whose

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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Wallace, Catherine M.;
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd
Published
2016
Language
EN
ISBN
9781138670013
Category
literary studies
Subjects
Literary Criticism, Memoir, Biography
Updated
2026-03-25

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