Canto I of Lord Byron’s *Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage* introduces the titular character—Childe Harold—whose dissatisfaction with frivolous pleasures and decadent living pro⋯ Read the full article

Lord Byron’s “The Destruction of Sennacherib” is part of his collection *Hebrew Melodies* (published in 1815). Inspired by the Old Testament account in 2 Kings 19:35 (als⋯ Read the full article

Lord Byron’s “When We Two Parted” is a deeply personal and emotive poem that explores the lingering sorrow and sense of betrayal following a clandestine relationship. Com⋯ Read the full article

In “She Walks in Beauty,” Lord Byron crafts one of the most enduring Romantic poems, celebrating a woman whose outer and inner beauty converge in perfect harmony. Written⋯ Read the full article

In “Recollections of Love,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge celebrates the beloved’s continual presence in his inner life. Written in a gently flowing rhythm, the poem explores h⋯ Read the full article

“To William Wordsworth” stands as Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s tribute to his close friend and creative partner, William Wordsworth. Written in 1807 (though some date it sli⋯ Read the full article

Samuel Taylor Coleridge respected John Donne as a master of ‘strong thought’ and linguistic daring, part of what critics call the ‘Metaphysical’ tradition. Though Donne’s⋯ Read the full article

In “Lines Written in the Album at Elbingerode,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge captures the awe of viewing Germany’s Hartz Mountains—particularly the peak of the Brocken—while a⋯ Read the full article

In “Reflections on Having Left a Place of Retirement,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge describes a secluded cottage—a haven of serenity where nature’s presence offers solace and ⋯ Read the full article

In “The Foster-Mother’s Tale,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge offers a brief but evocative monologue that appears within his play, originally titled Osorio (later Remorse). The ⋯ Read the full article

In “The Nightingale (A Conversation Poem),” Samuel Taylor Coleridge redefines the nightingale’s song, stripping away its conventional label of melancholy. Instead, he pos⋯ Read the full article

In “Sonnet: To the River Otter,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge looks back on childhood with a tender sense of longing. The poem addresses the River Otter, where Coleridge once ⋯ Read the full article

In “The Pains of Sleep,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge offers a deeply personal reflection on the tumultuous realm of his nighttime dreams, revealing his struggles with guilt, ⋯ Read the full article

In “Fears in Solitude,” Samuel Taylor Coleridge meditates on national guilt, personal anxiety, and the looming threat of conflict. Written in 1798 amid fears of foreign i⋯ Read the full article

“France: An Ode” captures Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s intense emotional and political reaction to the French Revolution. Initially, Coleridge salutes the ideals of liberty ⋯ Read the full article