The Collected Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Volume 10

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Focusing on political and theological themes, this edition presents Coleridge's last prose work, originally aimed at shaping public opinion on the Catholic Emancipation Bill. It serves as a concise synthesis of his thoughts, with a lasting impact that transcends the nineteenth century. John Colmer's introduction and notes enrich the reader's understanding by contextualizing the work within its literary and historical background, while also exploring Coleridge's compositional process and evolving views on the relationship between Church and State.