Non Sequitur

by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge

Non Sequitur is a book written by M. E. Coleridge. It is a collection of short stories that explore the theme of human relationships and the complexities that come with them. The stories are written in a style that is both witty and insightful, and they offer a unique perspective on the human condition.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of human relationships. The first section explores the dynamics of romantic relationships, while the second section delves into the complexities of family relationships. The third section examines the intricacies of friendships, and the fourth section explores the challenges of professional relationships.Throughout the book, Coleridge uses humor and irony to highlight the absurdities of human behavior. She also offers insightful observations about the ways in which people interact with one another, and she provides a nuanced perspective on the challenges that arise in relationships.Overall, Non Sequitur is a thought-provoking and entertaining book that offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of human relationships. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in exploring the intricacies of human behavior and the challenges that come with forming and maintaining relationships.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.

224 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.