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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Water Snakes
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water snakes. 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". Beyond the shadow of the ship, water snakes slither through the depths, their presence both mesmerizing and foreboding. The mariner, having returned from a treacherous sea voyage, recounts his harrowing tale to a man on his way to a wedding ceremony. In this 19th-century illustration, Dore masterfully brings to life the sailor's despair and hopelessness as he faces supernatural encounters aboard an ancient sailing ship. The image exudes an eerie atmosphere with its dark tones and intricate details. The wandering albatross hovers above like an omen of misfortune while the crew battles against monstrous sea creatures. This print transports us back in time to witness the struggles faced by sailors in history - cursed ships and superstitions that plagued their journeys. Through this artwork, we are reminded of our fascination with tales from the past and our enduring connection to literature. It serves as a visual representation of Coleridge's poetic masterpiece - capturing moments of fear, luckless fate, and ultimately redemption. Duncan1890 has preserved this piece of art for us all to appreciate today; it is not just an antique print but also a window into another world filled with mystery and adventure on treacherous seas.
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