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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - They groaned
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - They groaned
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, They groaned, they stirred, they all uprose, nor spake, not moved their eyes. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It relates the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate a story. 1882
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Condition Crew Cursed Despair Drawing The Short Straw Exhaustion Fine Art Painting Ghost Ship Gustave Dore Historical Ship Hopelessness Journey Lake Coleridge Literature Luck Mode Of Transport Navy Paranormal Poetry Problems Rime Sailing Ship Sailor Samuel Biblical Figure Samuel Taylor Coleridge Spooky Styles Superstition Song Title Swear Word Tailor Tall Ship Drawing Art Product Image Created 19th Century Victorian Style
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This vintage engraving by Gustave Dore captures a haunting scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". In this gripping illustration, the mariner's crew is depicted groaning and stirring as they all rise from their slumber. Their eyes remain unmoved, reflecting a sense of despair and hopelessness that permeates the narrative. Dore's exquisite woodcut technique brings to life the 19th-century style of storytelling, transporting us back in time to an era filled with superstition and maritime adventures. The sailing ship, with its intricate details, serves as a powerful symbol of both freedom and confinement. As we delve into this image, we are reminded of the sailor's fateful encounter with a man on his way to a wedding ceremony. Interrupting the joyous occasion, he begins narrating his harrowing tale—a journey plagued by curses and supernatural occurrences. The print exudes an eerie atmosphere through its black-and-white composition, evoking feelings of mystery and foreboding. It invites us to explore themes such as luck, exhaustion, and the consequences of past actions—themes that resonate across time. Through Duncan1890's artful rendering of Dore's work in this fine art print available at Fine Art Storehouse, we are transported into the depths of history where ancient tales come alive once more.
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