The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Author: Coleridge, Samuel Taylor

Synopsis:

In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," a sailor recounts a harrowing tale of a cursed voyage that takes him and his crewmates to the edge of death and beyond. As the mariner's story unfolds, it becomes a haunting exploration of guilt, redemption, and the power of nature. With vivid imagery and a mesmerizing narrative, this poem takes readers on a journey that will leave them questioning the boundaries of human experience.

Genres: Romantic poetry, Gothic literature, Ballad

Themes: Guilt and redemption, the supernatural, the power of nature, the consequences of human actions

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