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Dejection: An Ode

Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Dejection: An Ode

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2012

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Dejection: An Ode

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

6

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction
Period
Romanticism
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Dejection: An Ode," a speaker reflects on their profound sadness and longing for emotional awakening. They experience a disconnect from the external world and natural beauty, yearning for personal transformation and relief from inner turmoil. The poem conveys themes of despondency, the search for joy, and the impact of the natural world on the human spirit.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.6

106 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dejection: An Ode by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is lauded for its profound emotional depth and introspection. Critics praise its exploration of despair and the human condition, along with Coleridge's mastery of language and imagery. However, some find its dense poetic style challenging. Overall, it remains a poignant reflection on inner turmoil and artistic struggle.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dejection: An Ode?

A reader drawn to introspective and emotional works, rich in Romanticism, would enjoy Coleridge's Dejection: An Ode. Fans of Wordsworth's Tintern Abbey or Keats' Ode to a Nightingale may connect deeply with its exploration of nature, existential despair, and emotional complexity.

3.6

106 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

6

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction
Period
Romanticism
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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