The traditional interpretation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s ‘Christabel’, first published in 1816, presents a gothic narrative steeped in moral allegory. Within the tale, Christabel, the innocent maiden, encounters Geraldine, a mysterious and captivating woman, often perceived as an embodiment of corruptive and evil sexuality. It’s a narrative that builds on the long-standing literary tradition of … Continue reading Reimagining Coleridge’s ‘Christabel’: A Counter-Narrative to the Vilification of Female Desire