The pleasures of imagination
About this book
The Pleasures of Imagination was first published in 1744: many editions followed, continuing to appear long after Akenside's death in 1771. The poem was to exercise a significant influence both upon Coleridge's thinking at an especially formative period, and upon Wordsworth's style as he began the prelude in 1798. This reissue of 1795 is introduced by the Unitarian poet Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Coleridge's predecessor as a follower of Joseph Priestly.
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 13 readers · 143 pages · ≈ 2 h 39 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The pleasures of imagination?
About ≈ 2 h 39 m — 143 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The pleasures of imagination?
143 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The pleasures of imagination?
It sits on the Poetry shelves.
Is The pleasures of imagination in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The pleasures of imagination take place?
It is set in Portland (Me.) during 1807.
Who wrote The pleasures of imagination?
Mark Akenside.
Where can I read The pleasures of imagination online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library