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The Mariner regrets his shooting of the Albatross, scene from The Rime of the
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XJF393832 The Mariner regrets his shooting of the Albatross, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wood engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834); And I had done a hellish thing, And it would work em woe; Plate 9; ); French, out of copyright
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Grief Guilt Mast Remorse Rigging Sailor Sorrow
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This print captures a profound moment from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by S. T. Coleridge. The scene depicts the remorseful Mariner, haunted by his fateful decision to shoot the majestic Albatross. Created in 1876 by Gustave Dore, this wood engraving beautifully conveys the deep emotions of grief, sorrow, remorse, and guilt that consume the protagonist. As we gaze upon this image, we witness a sailor standing amidst a sea of turmoil. The towering mast and intricate rigging serve as poignant reminders of his isolated existence on an unforgiving ocean. His face is etched with anguish as he reflects upon his hellish act that has brought nothing but woe upon himself and his crewmates. Samuel Taylor Coleridge's powerful words echo through time: "And I had done a hellish thing, And it would work em woe". In this single frame frozen in time, Dore masterfully captures the weight of regret that burdens the Mariner's soul. This print transports us into a world where nature exacts its revenge for man's thoughtless actions. It serves as a reminder to tread lightly upon our planet and consider the consequences of our choices. With every glance at this evocative artwork, we are reminded of humanity's capacity for both beauty and destruction—a timeless lesson encapsulated within these haunting lines from Coleridge's masterpiece.
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