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Mariner, the Albatross
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Mariner, the Albatross
The frozen crew are joined by an albatross which sits on the ship
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1798 Albatross Coleridge Crew Frozen Icicles Joined Mariner Rime Sits
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An Unforgettable Encounter: The Mariner and the Albatross, 1798 This evocative image, captured from the pages of an ancient maritime journal, depicts a frozen crew huddled together on the deck of their ship, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. Amidst the stillness and silence, an unexpected visitor arrives: an albatross, its wings outstretched and seemingly at peace amidst the icy scene. The year is 1798, and the crew, part of the historic voyage led by the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, have been stranded in the frozen wastes for what feels like an eternity. The sight of the albatross, a bird long associated with both good fortune and ominous portents in maritime lore, brings a fleeting moment of hope and wonder to the weary sailors. As the crew gazes in awe at their ethereal guest, they reach out to touch the icy books that the albatross carries in its beak. These tomes, filled with tales of adventure and discovery, offer a glimpse of the world beyond their own, a world of knowledge and wonder that seems a million miles away from their current plight. The scene is a poignant reminder of the power of nature to inspire and uplift, even in the darkest of times. It is a moment frozen in history, a moment that continues to captivate and intrigue us today, as we pore over the pages of Coleridge's journals and marvel at the beauty and mystery of the natural world. This image, published by Mary Evans Picture Library from their extensive collection, offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still full of wonder and discovery, and the power of the sea and the sky was a source of both fear and fascination.
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