Reflections On Having Left A Place Of Retirement
July 6, 2023Psyche
July 6, 2023Reason
… Finally, what is Reason ? You have often asked me ; and this is my
answer :–
Whene’er the mist, that stands ‘twixt God and thee,
[Sublimates] to a pure transparency,
That intercepts no light and adds no stain–
There Reason is, and then begins her reign !
But alas !
——`tu stesso, ti fai grosso
Col falso immaginar, sì che non vedi
Ciò che vedresti, se l’avessi scosso.’
(Dante, Paradiso, Canto 1, lines 88-90)
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet and philosopher who is known for his works that explore themes of nature, the supernatural, and the human imagination. He was a leading figure in the Romantic movement and his works, including "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," continue to be celebrated for their lyrical beauty and imaginative power.