The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Doré's engravings for The Rime are considered by many to be his greatest work. The terrifying space of the open sea, the storms and whirlpools of an unknown ocean, the hot equatorial seas swarming with monsters, the ice of Antarctica, more — are all rendered in a powerful manner. Full text and 38...
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Doré's engravings for The Rime are considered by many to be his greatest work. The terrifying space of the open sea, the storms and whirlpools of an unknown ocean, the hot equatorial seas swarming with monsters, the ice of Antarctica, more — are all rendered in a powerful manner. Full text and 38 plates.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780486223056 (0486223051)
ASIN: 486223051
Publish date: June 1st 1970
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages no: 77
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Classics,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Read For School,
Classic Literature,
Poetry,
High School,
Gothic
Whenever I come to this poem the first thing that comes to mind is the song by Iron Maiden (unfortunately I don't think they did a video clip – which would have been awesome in its own right). I am really tempted to spend the rest of this review talking about how as a teenager I loved Iron Ma...
This is my favourite poem ever! It's a story, a novel, a poem and a life lesson all in one. If you haven't read it, then I suggest you do. The fates...the albatross...the hermit...it's all worth it.
There's not much to say about this classic that hasn't been said. It is still one of my favorite poems of all time. They say Coleridge was heavy into opium when writing this, and other works. If he was, it might explain the visions, but regardless, this is a classic piece of literature. I have read ...
Great setup for Moby-Dick!
i actually have the dore illustrated version of the rime of the ancient mariner. this is one of the most beautiful books i own.
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