Biographia literaria
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Biographia literaria
Published
December 21, 2005
Publisher
Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
Pages
758
ISBN-13
9781425570163
ISBN-10
142557016X
Description
Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 1817 work Biographia Literaria is an autobiography in discourse; loosely structured and non-linear, the work is meditative and contains numerous philosophical essays. Initially criticized as the product of Coleridge's opiate-driven descent into illness, more recent critics have given the work far more credit and recognition. The book is the origin of the well-known critical idea of "willing suspension of disbelief."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Biographia literaria?
This edition of Biographia literaria has approximately 758 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Biographia literaria?
For most readers, Biographia literaria typically takes between 15h 48m and 10h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 189,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 189,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Biographia literaria?
The estimated word count for Biographia literaria is approximately 189,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Biographia literaria?
Biographia literaria was written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
When was Biographia literaria published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 21, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.