Coleridgean
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Pertaining to the English poet, literary critic, and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834).
- Relating to his writings or ideas: Characteristic of, derived from, or associated with the works, themes, or philosophical concepts of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The professor's lecture offered a Coleridgean analysis of the poem's symbolism. (The analysis was in the style or tradition of Coleridge.)
- Her thesis explores the Coleridgean concept of the imagination in Romantic literature. (The concept is one associated with Coleridge.)
Advanced Usage
- "a Coleridgean reading": An interpretation of a text that applies the critical principles or perspectives associated with Coleridge.
- The critic provided a Coleridgean reading of Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey".
- "Coleridgean sensibility": A quality of thought or feeling reminiscent of Coleridge's own intellectual and poetic temperament.
- The novel's metaphysical inquiries show a distinct Coleridgean sensibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Coleridge (proper noun): The surname of the poet.
- Coleridgian (adjective): An alternative, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Some scholars prefer the spelling Coleridgian.
Synonyms
- Pertaining to Coleridge: Related to Coleridge, of Coleridge.
- In the manner of Coleridge: Characteristic of Coleridge's style.
Notes on Meaning
This is a highly specific eponymic adjective (an adjective derived from a person's name). Its use is almost exclusively found in academic, literary, or critical contexts discussing English Romantic literature and philosophy. It does not have general, everyday applications.
Adjective
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of or relating to Samuel Taylor Coleridge or his writings
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