1877 Rime of Ancient Mariner 1ed Sam Coleridge Gustave Dore ART Illustrated
Known as one of the English Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge was one of the most notable 19th-century English romance poets. Coleridge’s longest poem was ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’. This poem was one of the most important poems written at the end of the 18th-century, as it was known to begin the shift from the Romantic period into the Modern period of English poetry. It describes the sea voyages of a sailor who experienced dangers, adventures, and even supernatural encounters!
This beautiful American edition was illustrated by famous French artist, Gustave Doré, known for his incredible woodcut engravings. Doré’s romantic style of illustration, supremely imaginative and richly detailed, was ideally suited to literary subjects.
1877 Rime of Ancient Mariner 1ed Sam Coleridge Gustave Dore ART Illustrated
Known as one of the English Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge was one of the most notable 19th-century English romance poets. Coleridge’s longest poem was ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’. This poem was one of the most important poems written at the end of the 18th-century, as it was known to begin the shift from the Romantic period into the Modern period of English poetry. It describes the sea voyages of a sailor who experienced dangers, adventures, and even supernatural encounters!
This beautiful American edition was illustrated by famous French artist, Gustave Doré, known for his incredible woodcut engravings. Doré’s romantic style of illustration, supremely imaginative and richly detailed, was ideally suited to literary subjects.
Item number: #26711
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COLERIDGE, Samuel T
The rime of the ancient mariner
New York: The American News Company, [1877]. First edition thus
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- xix, [1], 21-52, [2]
- 19 engravings (including frontispiece)
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; secure
- Decorative red cloth
- Size: ~8.75in X 6.75in (22cm x 16cm)
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26711
Category
Literature
Authors
COLERIDGE, Samuel T
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete