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The Mariner aloft in the poop of the ship, scene from The Rime of the Ancient
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The Mariner aloft in the poop of the ship, scene from The Rime of the Ancient
XJF393862 The Mariner aloft in the poop of the ship, scene from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by S.T. Coleridge, published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1876 (wood engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834); illustration from the final page of the text; ); French, out of copyright
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In this wood engraving by Gustave Dore, we are transported into the haunting world of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner". The scene depicted is none other than the mariner himself, perched aloft in the poop of his ship. As we gaze upon this print, a sense of isolation and desolation washes over us. The mariner stands alone, surrounded by vast expanses of water that seem to stretch on endlessly. His silhouette against the darkening sky creates an eerie atmosphere, hinting at the ominous journey he has embarked upon. Dore's meticulous attention to detail allows us to feel as though we are right there with the mariner. We can almost taste the salt in the air and hear the creaking of wooden planks beneath our feet. It is as if time stands still within this moment captured on paper. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a tale that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and man's relationship with nature. This particular image serves as a powerful visual representation of loneliness and introspection - emotions deeply intertwined within Coleridge's poem. As we contemplate this print from 1876 published by Harper & Brothers in New York, let it serve as a reminder that even amidst vast oceans or turbulent seas, one can find solace in self-reflection and ultimately seek redemption for their past transgressions.
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