First published in 1979 this book provides thorough a guide through Coleridge's diverse body of work looking not just his poetry but also his literary criticism & theories plays political journalism & theory & writings on religion & philosophy The author is careful to avoid emphasising one aspect of his work over another & consequently the whole emerges as a richer more complete body of thought
- less esoteric & more concerned with the world It challenges the notion of the damaged archangel' showing he was a successful playwright long-standing contributor to one of the foremost papers of the day & a literary figure of note in touch with leading thinkers & writers