Romanticism was an artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that emerged in Europe toward the end of the 18th century. It placed great emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individualism, while also glorifying the past and nature, often preferring the medieval age over the classical.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge was one of the central figures of the English Romantic movement. His famous works, such as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, clearly reflect the ideals of Romanticism.

• Emotion and Imagination: Coleridge’s poetry explores the depths of the human mind—psychological states, dreams, and the power of imagination. For example, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner presents themes of guilt, suffering, and redemption through powerful and vivid imagery.

• The Sublime in Nature: For the Romantics, nature was not just a background but a source of awe and spiritual experience. Coleridge often portrays nature as mysterious and grand, capable of both terrifying and uplifting the human spirit.

• Supernatural Elements: Closely tied to imagination, Coleridge frequently introduced supernatural and fantastical elements into his poetry. This distinguished his works from the rationalist traditions of the Enlightenment and gave them a uniquely Romantic character.