Lecture by Dr. Ed Wilson: Coleridge: introduction and biography
Abstract
Description
The recording starts with classroom noises and Wilson talking about the recent quiz and upcoming course schedules. Then Wilson gives an introduction to Coleridge's life, beginning with his family and young life as a child prodigy and, as Wilson identifies him, Christian poet. Wilson also talks about his friendship with Wordsworth and their collaborations, Coleridge's scheme with Robert Southey to begin a transcendentalist utopia, and his adult life. There are various points of laughter, coughs, seat sounds, and other background noises. The audio sounds as if it is sped up or somehow altered, at a higher register; this likely originates from the original recording.
This lecture was recorded by Emily Brewer as a sophomore English major, sitting in the front row, using an audiocassette recorder.
This lecture was recorded by Emily Brewer as a sophomore English major, sitting in the front row, using an audiocassette recorder.