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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - and still it neared
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - and still it neared
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, A speck, a mist, a shape, I wist ! and still it neared and neared. 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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This vintage engraving by Gustave Dore captures a haunting scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". In this print, we witness the mariner's despair as he encounters an ominous shape drawing near. The artist skillfully portrays the tension and hopelessness that permeate this moment. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a timeless tale that follows a sailor who shares his harrowing experiences with a man on his way to a wedding. As we delve into the mariner's narrative, we are transported to another era filled with sailing ships, rigging, and crew members battling against treacherous seas. Dore's woodcut illustration beautifully depicts the desolation felt by both protagonist and reader alike. The imagery adds to its ancient charm while emphasizing the depths of sadness and depression experienced by our distraught sailor. This artwork not only serves as an exquisite piece of fine art but also encapsulates themes of crisis, history, and human emotion. It invites us to reflect upon our own struggles in life while appreciating literature's ability to transport us through time. As we gaze at this print, we cannot help but be captivated by its Victorian style and attention to detail. It stands as a testament to both Coleridge's poetic genius and Dore's artistic mastery—a visual representation of one man’s journey through darkness in search for redemption.
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