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The first vision of his native country by the Mariner, freed from his trance and woken from sleep
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The first vision of his native country by the Mariner, freed from his trance and woken from sleep
XJF393850 The first vision of his native country by the Mariner, freed from his trance and woken from sleep, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner 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 on the bay the moonlight lay, And the shadow of the moon ; Plate 27; ); French, out of copyright
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The captivating print captures a profound moment of homecoming and awakening in "The first vision of his native country by the Mariner, freed from his trance and woken from sleep". Illustrated by Gustave Dore, this scene is taken from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Published in 1876 by Harper & Brothers, New York, this wood engraving beautifully depicts the emotional climax of the mariner's journey. As we gaze upon the artwork, we witness the mariner emerging from a deep slumber and breaking free from his trance-like state. His eyes widen with astonishment as he beholds his long-lost homeland for the first time since embarking on his treacherous voyage. Moonlight gently bathes the bay, casting an ethereal glow that accentuates both hope and relief on our protagonist's face. This poignant image speaks to themes of return and redemption after a harrowing odyssey. It symbolizes not only physical arrival but also spiritual rebirth—a transformative experience that forever alters one's perception of their native land. The artist skillfully portrays these emotions through intricate details and masterful shading techniques. "The first vision of his native country" serves as a reminder that even after enduring immense trials and tribulations, there is always light at the end of every dark passage. It encapsulates both personal triumph over adversity and humanity's eternal longing for home—the place where our hearts find solace amidst life's tempestuous seas
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