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“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This classic poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge tells the story of an ancient mariner who is cursed to wander the seas, telling his tale of woe to all who will listen. The poem is a vivid exploration of the power of guilt and the consequences of one's actions. It is
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, written by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1797–98 and published in 1798 in the first edition of Lyrical Ballads, is a poem that recounts the experiences of a sailor who has returned from a long sea voyage. Some modern editions use a revised version printed in 1817 that featured a gloss.