John Shawcross Knihy

First published in 1817, Biographia Literaria is a seminal work of literary criticism and autobiography. Written by the influential Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the book includes biographical sketches of Coleridge's contemporaries, as well as extensive discussions of literary theory and criticism. This edition, edited and expanded by Coleridge's nephew Henry Nelson Coleridge, provides valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It holds importance in scholarly discussions and reflects key aspects of human understanding and history.