This collection, part of the Athlone Critical Traditions series, charts the reception and popularization of Coleridge's work throughout Europe from the beginning of his publishing career into
the 20th century. The introductory essay notes that despite his reputation and considerable influence on writers such Thomas Carlyle, Matthew Arnold, and T.S. Eliot, his work did not enjoy the
popularity one would expect in Britain, even after his death. The reason, however, was fairly mundane. It had taken an extraordinarily long time to get all of his work into print, and Coleridge
himself was slow to publish his work. The volume also explores the reception his work received in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Russia, and the Czech Republic. It also describes the
history of illustrations and translations of his work, and just as importantly, much of the criticism he received during his lifetime and after for "borrowing" from other authors, his uneven
output, and a host of personal issues. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
