Coleridge and opium
Samuel Taylor Coleridge | |
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| Born | 21 October 1772 Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire, England |
| Died | 25 July 1834 (aged 61) Highgate, England |
| Occupation | Poet, critic, philosopher |
| Literary movement | Romanticism |
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge (21 October 1772 – 25 July 1834) was an English poet, critic, and philosopher who consumed opium to address his health issues. His use of opium in his home country of England, as well as Sicily and Malta, is extensively documented. Coleridge's opium use led to severe consequences. Coupled with his health conditions, it harmed his life and adversely impacted his career.