The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner

The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mervyn Peake (Illus)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tear along front right top edge and some tanning to cover, previous owner mark inside first page

The epic poem The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner chronicles a spectral sea voyage, recounting the harrowing experiences of a sailor cursed after an act of cruelty against nature. This seminal work of English Romanticism illustrates themes of sin, penance, and the interconnectedness of all living things through its vivid imagery and haunting narrative. Coleridge's masterful verse presents a profound meditation on guilt and redemption, drawing readers into a world where the supernatural intertwines with the moral fabric of humanity. The poem's enduring power lies in its ability to evoke both terror and wonder, leaving an indelible impression on those who follow the mariner's journey toward spiritual awakening.

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Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Mervyn Peake (Illus)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has tear along front right top edge and some tanning to cover, previous owner mark inside first page

The epic poem The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner chronicles a spectral sea voyage, recounting the harrowing experiences of a sailor cursed after an act of cruelty against nature. This seminal work of English Romanticism illustrates themes of sin, penance, and the interconnectedness of all living things through its vivid imagery and haunting narrative. Coleridge's masterful verse presents a profound meditation on guilt and redemption, drawing readers into a world where the supernatural intertwines with the moral fabric of humanity. The poem's enduring power lies in its ability to evoke both terror and wonder, leaving an indelible impression on those who follow the mariner's journey toward spiritual awakening.