The eminent Coleridgean and Romantic scholar Morton D. Paley here examines the twenty-four portraits known to have been painted of Coleridge during his life. Illustrated with reproductions throughout.

"Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey" by Joseph Cottle offers an intimate portrayal of the lives and personalities of two literary giants, Coleridge and Southey. Cottle's firsthand recollections provide valuable insights into their creative processes, friendships, and the cultural milieu of their era. Through his engaging narratives, readers gain a deeper understanding of the intellectual and personal dynamics that shaped the Romantic movement in literature.