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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - in my soul discerned
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - in my soul discerned
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, I heard and in my soul discerned, two voices in the the air. 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 are transported to a world where the supernatural and the human realm collide. The image depicts two voices in the air, echoing through the soul of the mariner. Coleridge's poem tells the tale of a sailor who recounts his harrowing experiences after returning from a treacherous sea voyage. Interrupting a man on his way to a wedding ceremony, he begins narrating his story filled with curses, ghosts, and despair. The 19th-century style woodcut illustration adds an eerie atmosphere to this already spooky narrative. The black and white tones further enhance its mysterious allure. As we gaze upon this print, we can almost feel ourselves being transported back in time to witness these events firsthand. The sailing ship depicted in this artwork serves as a symbol of both hopelessness and exhaustion for our protagonist. It represents not only his physical journey but also his emotional turmoil throughout the poem. Through Dore's skilled engravings and Coleridge's masterful storytelling, we are reminded of how literature has the power to transcend time and evoke powerful emotions within us. This image invites us into an ancient world full of superstition and adventure—a reminder that even in deathly circumstances, there is still beauty to be found within art.
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