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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I saw that curse
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Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I saw that curse
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Seven days, seven nights, I saw that curse, and yet I could not die. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It relates the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to a wedding ceremony and begins to narrate a story. 1882
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Condition Crew Cursed Dead Death Despair Drawing The Short Straw Exhaustion Fine Art Painting Ghost Ship Gustave Gustave Dore Historical Ship Hopelessness Lake Coleridge Literature Luck Mode Of Transport Navy Paranormal Place Of Burial Poetry Problems Rime Sailing Sailing Ship Sailor Samuel Biblical Figure Samuel Taylor Coleridge Styles Superstition Song Title Swear Word Tailor Tall Ship Drawing Art Product Image Created 19th Century Victorian Style
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This vintage engraving by Gustave Dore captures a haunting scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". In this gripping illustration, we witness the protagonist's torment as he recounts his harrowing tale to a man on his way to a joyous wedding ceremony. The mariner's weary eyes reflect seven days and nights of enduring an unimaginable curse that has left him unable to find solace in death. Dore's meticulous attention to detail transports us back to the 19th century, where sailing ships ruled the seas. The antique woodcut style adds depth and authenticity to this image, evoking feelings of hopelessness, exhaustion, and despair. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the struggles faced by sailors in history - their luck often dictated by superstition and their lives plagued by treacherous conditions. The ghostly presence of a cursed ship looms ominously in the background, symbolizing both the mariner's haunted past and our own mortality. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder of how literature can transcend time and transport us into worlds filled with ancient tales and timeless lessons. With its black-and-white palette and Victorian aesthetic, this print is not only an exquisite piece of fine art but also a window into another era. It invites contemplation on themes such as life's fragility, human resilience in the face of adversity, and the eternal power held within storytelling itself.
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