Step into the world of two of England's greatest poets in this fascinating and revealing memoir. Written by Joseph Cottle, a close friend of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey, this book offers a wealth of insights into the personal and creative lives of these influential writers. With its lively anecdotes, keen observations, and deep appreciation for the power of poetry, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in romanticism, literature, and the history of English letters. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.