The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Supernatural Sea Voyage and a Cursed Sailor's Tale from the Dawn of British Romantic PoetryBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Length1h 57m
About this audiobook
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is Coleridge's visionary ballad of transgression, suffering, and spiritual awakening, in which a mariner's killing of the albatross unleashes a voyage through supernatural terror and moral revelation. First published in Lyrical Ballads (1798), the poem helped inaugurate English Romanticism, blending archaic diction, folk-ballad rhythms, Christian symbolism, and gothic intensity. In an illustrated edition, its phantasmagoric seascapes, spectral ship, and luminous natural imagery gain an added visual resonance. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet, critic, philosopher, and collaborator of William Wordsworth, was central to the Romantic reimagining of poetry as an exploration of imagination, consciousness, and the sublime. His fascination with theology, metaphysics, travel narratives, and the psychology of guilt deeply informs the poem. Coleridge's own struggles—with illness, opium, and spiritual uncertainty—lend particular force to the Mariner's burdened voice and compulsive need to tell his tale. This edition is recommended for readers drawn to poetry that is at once narrative, symbolic, and profoundly unsettling. Students of Romantic literature will find it indispensable, while general readers will encounter a haunting meditation on nature, sin, penance, and grace. The illustrations make the poem especially inviting, clarifying its dramatic power without diminishing its mystery.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 2, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Illustrated Edition)
2Introduction
7Analysis
3Synopsis
8Reflection
4Historical Context
9Memorable Quotes
5Author Biography
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