The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Dover Thrift)

"Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink" and other cool lines from this epic poem about the first guy who has to wear an albatross around his neck.

one day i will be able to recite this

strongly beautiful

Gotta love a drug addicted genius!

You have to be in the mood for poetry, and I agree with Tolkien (or was it C. S. Lewis?) who said that poetry is best read aloud, and by someone who can read well. The music of the words is what's important in poetry, and Coleridge is a connsumate master of the craft. The tale is excellent as well, albeit a bit hard to understand at times.

Been meaning to read this for years - inspired by Iron Maiden! Anyway, given the epic nature of the song, I always assumed that the poem would be equally daunting in length. However, whilst it's not a 3-line ditty, I was pleasantly surprised that it's not a complete monster either. Anyways, it's all a pretty good story, that's really fun to read too. Well worth the time...more

Been meaning to read this for years - inspired by Iron Maiden! Anyway, given the epic nature of the song, I always assumed that the poem would be equally daunting in length. However, whilst it's not a 3-line ditty, I was pleasantly surprised that it's not a complete monster either. Anyways, it's all a pretty good story, that's really fun to read too. Well worth the time to track down!   hide

I have the bound version, illustrated by Gustave Dore...a rare gem I picked this up in a thrift shop for pence and spent the day engrossed in this tale of damnation at sea. Cannot recommend it enough

Deep, Awesome Poem.Sublime.

Without this book I wouldn't have my favorite catch-phrase "the albatross around my neck"...