Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet from the Romantic period. He is best known for his poems "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," which showcase his vivid imagination and use of supernatural elements.
Related terms
Romanticism: An artistic movement characterized by emotion, imagination, nature appreciation, and individuality.
Gothic Literature: A genre that combines elements of horror, romance, and supernatural to create eerie atmospheres.