ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -As a poet of the supernatural, Coleridge strictly eschewed crudeness from his writings. He gives supernatural his supernatural the solid base of the dramatic truth of human emotions so that howsoever improbable the events might appear, the authenticity of human experience is never violated.

Detailed explanation-2: -All Traits of Romanticism: His poems are an epitome of Liberty, Fraternity, and Equality (Ideals of the French Revolution). Also, individualism, sensuousness, love for Nature, inspiration from self can be seen as embellishments in his works.

Detailed explanation-3: -The poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge is characterized by the supernatural. The word comes from the Latin super meaning above and naturo meaning nature. The etymology of the word, however, helps us in no way to understand the connotation of the word in literature.

Detailed explanation-4: -The power of hypnosis or mesmerism is one of the main supernatural themes in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” The mariner is able to hold the wedding guest against his will, as if he has the power of hypnosis.