'The Golden Book of Coleridge' is a comprehensive and regal collection of the lifelong works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, one of the leading figures of English Romantic poetry. Spanning over 600 pages, this massive volume is not merely a book of poems, but a unique intersection of art and literature. Published by Aditya Prokashon in the style of the original 1906 London edition, the poems in this book are presented in a manner never seen before. It includes an enriched introduction by Coleridge's descendant, Ernest Hartley Coleridge, which leads the reader deep into the poet's philosophical world.
The greatest attraction of the book is the numerous illustrations by the artist Gerald Metcalfe. Every stanza of Coleridge's timeless poems like 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', 'Kubla Khan', and 'Christabel' has been transformed into a living scene through the touch of Metcalfe's brush. In this vast manuscript, Coleridge's supernatural romanticism, spirituality, and mysterious descriptions of nature are artistically portrayed. The volume is an invaluable asset for students of English literature, researchers, and especially for connoisseur book collectors. This classical book, enriched with high-quality paper and ornamentation, would enhance the prestige of any library.