This collection serves as the definitive scholarly record of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s complete poetic output, aiming to establish an authoritative text for academic study. The volume compiles Coleridge's known poems alongside previously unpublished versions, providing a comprehensive view of his creative evolution. By utilizing rigorous textual analysis, the edition offers a foundational resource for understanding the nuances of Romantic-era verse and the author's complex drafting process.

Scholars and literary historians regard this Oxford English Texts edition as the standard reference for Coleridge’s poetry. The text is noted for its high level of academic density and meticulous attention to manuscript variations, making it a primary tool for serious researchers.