The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (The Complete Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A supernatural sea voyage in a lyrical ballad that heralded British RomanticismBy Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Length1h 58m
About this audiobook
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is Coleridge's haunting ballad of transgression, punishment, and spiritual awakening, following a mariner whose thoughtless killing of the albatross draws him into supernatural desolation. In this Complete Illustrated Edition, the poem's archaic diction, hypnotic refrains, and visionary imagery are especially vivid, placing it firmly within Romanticism's fascination with nature, guilt, and the sublime while preserving the force of oral legend. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet, critic, philosopher, and collaborator with William Wordsworth, helped define English Romantic literature through his interest in imagination, dream states, theology, and the unseen powers of the natural world. Written for Lyrical Ballads in 1798, the poem reflects Coleridge's intellectual restlessness, his metaphysical anxieties, and his belief that poetry could disclose moral and spiritual truths beyond ordinary reason. This edition is recommended for readers who value poetry that is at once narrative, symbolic, and deeply musical. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in it a compact masterpiece: eerie, morally searching, and inexhaustibly suggestive.
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
GenreLiterary Classics
Length1 hr 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9Part the Fourth.
2Introduction
10Part the Fifth.
3Synopsis
11Part the Sixth.
4Historical Context
12Part the Seventh.
5Author Biography
13Analysis
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6Part the First.
14Reflection
7Part the Second.
15Memorable Quotes
8Part the Third.
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