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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - This seraph band
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - This seraph band
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, This seraph band, each waved his hand, It was a heavenly sight !. 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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Angel Crew Cursed Fictional Character Fine Art Painting Gustave Gustave Dore Historical Ship Hopelessness Lake Coleridge Literature Luck Mode Of Transport Navy Paranormal Parent Poetry Problems Rime Role Model Sailing Sailing Ship Sailor Samuel Biblical Figure Samuel Taylor Coleridge Spooky Styles Superstition Song Title Swear Word Tailor Tall Ship Image Created 19th Century Victorian Style
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This vintage engraving by Gustave Dore transports us to the haunting world of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". The scene depicted is from one of the most awe-inspiring moments in the tale - "This seraph band, each waved his hand, It was a heavenly sight!". As we gaze upon this engraved image created in the 19th century, we are drawn into a realm where superstition and paranormal encounters intertwine with seafaring adventures. The sailor protagonist halts a man on his way to a joyous wedding ceremony and begins recounting his harrowing voyage. This print captures both the historical ship that carried them across treacherous waters and the crew who faced unimaginable trials. In this black and white illustration, every detail evokes an old-fashioned charm reminiscent of Victorian style. As we delve deeper into this artwork, feelings of hopelessness mingle with curiosity about what lies beyond our mortal existence. The cursed mariner becomes both a cautionary figure and an enigmatic angelic presence guiding us through troubled waters. Through this print, Duncan1890 invites us to reflect on themes such as luck, history, and our own role models while immersing ourselves in literature's timeless beauty. Whether you are an art enthusiast or admirer of classic poetry, this fine art painting encapsulates the essence of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" while adding an air of mystery to any space it graces.
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