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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Coleridge's narrative poem tells of a sailor who shoots an albatross and endures supernatural punishment before recounting his tale to a wedding guest. Readers interested in English Romantic poetry, allegory, or classic literature will find it valuable.
A note on the metadata: the 2006 date reflects this particular edition or printing; the poem was originally published in 1798 in *Lyrical Ballads*.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian who was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets with his friend William Wordsworth. He also shared volumes and collaborated with Charles Lamb, Robert Southey, and Charles Lloyd.
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