The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

by James Gillman

2019 · Good Press

In "The Life of Samuel Taylor Coleridge," James Gillman offers an intricate portrait of the poet-philosopher's life, weaving together an exploration of his profound literary contributions and the complex interplay of his personal struggles. The narrative, rich in detail and insight, navigates through Coleridge's milieu, characterized by Romanticism's embrace of emotional depth and philosophical inquiry. Gillman employs a literary style that is both lyrical and analytical, deftly capturing the essence of Coleridge's poetics, his friendships with contemporaries, and the myriad influences that shaped his works'—most notably his reflections on imagination and nature. James Gillman, himself a contemporary of Coleridge, provides a unique insider perspective, having been a close friend and a crucial biographical source. His personal connection to Coleridge offers readers not only a narrative but a nuanced understanding of the poet's intellectual and emotional landscape. This intimate association lends a palpable authenticity to Gillman's account, bridging the gap between the historical figure and his philosophical musings. For scholars, students, and admirers of Romantic poetry alike, Gillman's biography is indispensable. It unveils the complexities of Coleridge's psyche and offers a critical lens through which to appreciate his literary legacy. Readers are invited to delve deep into the life of one of literature's most enigmatic figures, gaining insights that resonate beyond the pages. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Historical Dictionary of American Theater

by James Fisher, Felicia Hardison Londré

2017 · Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book covers the history of theater as well as the literature of America from 1880-1930. The years covered by this volume features the rise of the popular stage in America from the years following the end of the Civil War to the Golden Age of Broadway, with an emphasis on its practitioners, including such diverse figures as William Gillette, Mrs. Fiske, George M. Cohan, Maude Adams, David Belasco, George Abbott, Clyde Fitch, Eugene O’Neill, Texas Guinan, Robert Edmond Jones, Jeanne Eagels, Susan Glaspell, The Adlers and the Barrymores, Tallulah Bankhead, Philip Barry, Maxwell Anderson, Mae West, Elmer Rice, Laurette Taylor, Eva Le Gallienne, and a score of others. Entries abound on plays of all kinds, from melodrama to the newly-embraced realistic style, ethnic works (Irish, Yiddish, etc.), and such diverse forms as vaudeville, circus, minstrel shows, temperance plays, etc. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Modernism covers the history of modernist American Theatre through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 2,000 cross-referenced entries on actors and actresses, directors, playwrights, producers, genres, notable plays and theatres. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the American Theater in its greatest era.