"Biographia Literaria"

"Biographia Literaria" is a work by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1817, that explores the nature of creativity, literature, and the human mind. It combines autobiographical reflection with philosophical discussion about how writers create their work. Coleridge examines the differences between imagination and fancy, and how personal experience influences artistic expression. The book also discusses literary criticism and the importance of understanding the author's mind and feelings behind a work. Overall, it offers thoughtful insights into the creative process and the role of the poet and thinker in shaping literature.