Elements of Romantic Writing
Coleridge’s poetry represents English Romantic poetry within the early nineteenth century. The characteristics of his poems include; super-naturalism, element of mystery, imagination, and naturalism.
Super-naturalism is found in Coleridge’s works, such as ‘The Ancient Mariner’, and ‘Kubla Khan’. Coleridge utilizes super-naturalism throughout his works in a way that they are still connected to human reality (They are believable). Instead of describing things, Coleridge suggested things, such as horror, in order to connect reality and the supernatural. He often avoided descriptive details, creating the element of mystery. His imagination was portrayed through his ability to present things unseen and inexperienced so vividly, it was as if they were right there in front of him. Coleridge loved and utilized nature for its less obvious appeals; he was interested in nature that presented a more dramatic and mysterious look. Coleridge’s imagination is also established through his descriptions about nature. Although he might not have seen certain things, he still was able to describe them realistically, as if he did see them.
Super-naturalism is found in Coleridge’s works, such as ‘The Ancient Mariner’, and ‘Kubla Khan’. Coleridge utilizes super-naturalism throughout his works in a way that they are still connected to human reality (They are believable). Instead of describing things, Coleridge suggested things, such as horror, in order to connect reality and the supernatural. He often avoided descriptive details, creating the element of mystery. His imagination was portrayed through his ability to present things unseen and inexperienced so vividly, it was as if they were right there in front of him. Coleridge loved and utilized nature for its less obvious appeals; he was interested in nature that presented a more dramatic and mysterious look. Coleridge’s imagination is also established through his descriptions about nature. Although he might not have seen certain things, he still was able to describe them realistically, as if he did see them.