Coleridge's Ancient Mariner and Select Poems

Name: Coleridge's Ancient Mariner and Select Poems
Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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This collection centers on a long narrative poem in which an aged seafarer tells of a cursed voyage, supernatural reprisals, and spiritual reckoning, and pairs that tale with several shorter lyric and narrative pieces. Other works include an unfinished, dreamlike vision of an exotic pleasure-dome; a Gothic-tinged, fragmentary tale of uncanny encounters; reflective odes that register political disillusionment, personal dejection, and the tensions between youthful ardor and aging restraint; and meditative lyrics on solitude, childhood, and the creative imagination. Together the poems probe guilt, redemption, the power of nature, and the poet's conflicted relation to feeling and intellect.

About the Author

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, literary critic, and philosopher, best known for his contributions to the Romantic movement. His most famous work, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," showcases his innovative use of language and exploration of complex themes such as nature and the human condition. Coleridge's writings often reflect his deep interest in the interplay between imagination and reality, as seen in his critical works like "Biographia Literaria," where he discusses the nature of poetry and the creative process. His influence extends beyond poetry into philosophy and theology, making him a pivotal figure in English literature.