About the Author
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born in the small, rural Devonshire town of Ottery St. Mary in southwest England on October 21, 1772. The son of […]
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Overview and Setting
II OVERVIEW On a superficial level, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” can be read as a tale of horror in which a mariner is […]
Themes and Characters
There are several subthemes in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” relating to Christianity and the supernatural, and two primary themes. The first primary theme […]
Literary Qualities
In developing his themes in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Coleridge masterfully expresses concepts through the use of symbols and imagery. Much of the […]
Social Sensitivity
In “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” Coleridge focuses on humanity’s relationship to the natural world. Coleridge makes it clear that the killing of the […]
Ideas and Topics
VII TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 1. A wedding guest who does not know the mariner is forced to listen to his tale. Is this device effective? […]
Related Titles and Adaptations
While Coleridge did not write poetry specifically for young adults, “Kubla Kahn” is frequently read in schools as a companion piece to “The Rime of […]