Non Sequitur

by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge

Non Sequitur is a book written by M. E. Coleridge, which is a collection of short stories that revolve around the theme of absurdity and illogical thinking. The stories are written in a satirical and humorous tone, and they often feature characters who are caught in bizarre situations that defy logic and reason. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of absurdity. Some of the stories are based on real-life events, while others are entirely fictional. The characters in the stories are often exaggerated and caricatured, and their actions are often unpredictable and nonsensical. Through these stories, Coleridge aims to challenge the reader's perceptions of reality and encourage them to think outside the box. The book is a commentary on the limitations of human reasoning and the importance of embracing the absurdity of life. Overall, Non Sequitur is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys satire and unconventional storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

222 pages, Paperback

First published August 22, 2015

About the author

Mary Elizabeth Coleridge was a British novelist and poet, who also wrote essays and reviews. She taught at the London Working Women's College for twelve years from 1895 to 1907. She wrote poetry under the pseudonym Anodos, taken from George MacDonald.

Coleridge published five novels, the best known of those being The King with Two Faces, which earned her £900 in royalties in 1897. She travelled widely throughout her life, although her home was in London, where she lived with her family. Her father was Arthur Duke Coleridge who, along with the singer Jenny Lind, was responsible for the formation of the London Bach Choir in 1875. Other family friends included Robert Browning, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, John Millais and Fanny Kemble.

Mary Coleridge was the great-grandniece of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the great niece of Sara Coleridge, the author of Phantasmion. She died from complications arising from appendicitis while on holiday in Harrogate in 1907, leaving an unfinished manuscript for her next novel, and hundreds of unpublished poems.

One of her poems, "The Blue Bird," was set to music by Charles Villiers Stanford. A family friend, the composer, Hubert Parry also set several of her poems to music.