Release date is 2009-06-11

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"The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Vol 2 (of 2)" by Coleridge is a collection of poetic works and dramatic texts written in the late 19th century. This volume includes a range of dramatic pieces and poetry, some of which were published for the first time. The collection features works that delve into themes of morality, human experience, and the complexities of the human psyche, characteristic of Coleridge's literary style. At the start of this volume, the focus is on dramatic works, beginning with "The Fall of Robespierre," an historic drama that sets the stage for the political tensions during the French Revolution. The opening scenes introduce key characters such as Robespierre, Tallien, and Barrere, who navigate the treacherous political landscape marked by paranoia and betrayal. Amidst the backdrop of a gathering storm, the characters' dialogues reveal their scheming and fear of the tyrannical power dynamics at play, establishing a tone of impending conflict and moral questioning that echoes through Coleridge's dramatic narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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