Why is Samuel Coleridge regarded as a leader of the Romantic Movement?

 

              ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’, ‘Christabel’, and ‘Kubla Khan’, are among the lasting poetic contributions of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

              His famous friendship with Wordsworth resulted in ‘Lyrical Ballads’, the path breaking work of Romantic poetry. ‘Lyrical Ballads’ was published in 1798, and ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’, appeared in this collection. Coleridge was a leading figure of the Romantic Movement. ‘Poems on Various Subjects’, was his first published collection of poetry.

              He also founded a liberal political publication titled Watchman. ‘Biographia Literaria’, is his insightful work of literary criticism. ‘Sibylline Leaves’, ‘Aids to Reflection’, and ‘On the Constitution of the Church and State’ are his other well known works. ‘Dejection: An Ode’ was his creative response to unhappiness in his family affairs. The poem is noted for its rhythm and phrasing.

              Coleridge was born on October 21st, 1772. He died on July 25th, 1834 in London. S.T. Coleridge was the Poet Laureate of Britain.