Question

Chapter 14 of Biographia Literaria focuses on:

• A. Coleridge’s early life
• B. Wordsworth’s poetic theories
• C. The evolution of literary criticism
• D. Coleridge’s philosophical influences

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Wordsworth’s poetic theories

• In chapter fourteen of Biographia Literaria, Coleridge discusses the nature of poetry and its function in detail; however, philosophically.

• He poses a number of questions regarding the nature and function of poetry and then answers them.

• Coleridge’s view of poetry has been elaborated in this chapter. Coleridge also analyses the differences between poetry and prose.

• He examines the ways in which poetry differs from other kinds of artistic activity, and the role and significance of nature as an essential significant part of a legitimate poem.

• He is the first poet and a critic to pronounce that every work of art is an organic whole.