The Rose - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
/The Rose - Samuel Taylor Coleridge/
No Widely Recognized Poem by This Title Attributed to Coleridge
There is no commonly anthologized or widely accepted poem titled "The Rose" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. While Coleridge wrote numerous poems, fragments, and dramatic works, “The Rose” does not appear among his standard, documented pieces (e.g., “Kubla Khan,” “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” “Frost at Midnight,” the ‘Conversation Poems,’ etc.). It is possible the title might refer to a passage within one of his letters, marginal notes, or an early fragment that is not typically catalogued as a separate poem. Alternatively, there may be confusion with another poet’s work (for instance, William Blake’s “The Sick Rose”).
If you have encountered a text purporting to be “The Rose” by Coleridge, it may be:
1. A misattributed poem, actually written by a different poet.
2. A short lyrical or fragmentary piece from a letter or notebook not widely recognized as a formal, standalone Coleridge poem.
3. A reprint or excerpt from an edition that labeled the poem differently.
Without a verified source (such as a reputable scholarly edition of Coleridge’s complete works), it is safest to conclude there is no definitive Coleridge poem known by the title “The Rose.”
If you have encountered a text purporting to be “The Rose” by Coleridge, it may be:
1. A misattributed poem, actually written by a different poet.
2. A short lyrical or fragmentary piece from a letter or notebook not widely recognized as a formal, standalone Coleridge poem.
3. A reprint or excerpt from an edition that labeled the poem differently.
Without a verified source (such as a reputable scholarly edition of Coleridge’s complete works), it is safest to conclude there is no definitive Coleridge poem known by the title “The Rose.”
Although Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote extensively—poems, plays, literary criticism, letters, and marginalia—scholars and major anthologies do not list a poem titled “The Rose” among his recognized works. Coleridge’s standard collections are well-documented, and this title does not appear. If you come across a work under this name, ensure it is from a credible source or double-check whether it might be an excerpt from another piece. Many short poetic fragments from Coleridge’s notebooks can be misattributed or confused with one another, so context and source verification are essential.
In sum, while “The Rose” does not register as a canonical Coleridge poem, it is not unusual for lesser-known or fragmentary pieces to circulate under misleading titles. When in doubt, consulting a comprehensive scholarly edition remains the best way to authenticate Coleridge’s oeuvre.
Key points
1. No standard, recognized Coleridge poem carries the title “The Rose.”
2. Any work you find labeled as such may be misattributed or excerpted from an obscure letter or notebook.
3. Coleridge’s published and well-documented poems do not include a piece by this title.
4. Verification against reputable academic sources is crucial for clarifying attribution.
5. Confusion with another poet’s similarly titled poem (e.g., William Blake’s “The Sick Rose”) is common.
