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Coleridge's Ancient Mariner Illuatrated by David Scott, R.S.A.. With Life of The Artist, and Descriptive Notices of Plates…
Simpson, Rev. A.L. · London
- Author
- Simpson, Rev. A.L.
- Date
- 1883
- Place
- London
- Publisher
- T. Nelson and Sons.
- Language
- English
- Binding
- 12mo.(5.5" x 7.125") 160 pp. Full light green cloth with black and red stamped flowers and vines framing a gilt Mariner centered to upper board, gilt title/Illust. below, rear board with large centered floral blindstamp device on beveled boards. Spine similarly decorated with gilt title and gilt vignette of sailor below (see pic). All edges gilt, light blue floral printed endpapers. Small booksellers stamp to corner of front pastedown, prior owners name in ink neatly to first free endpaper. Edgewear, corners bumped and rubbed, head and foot of spine ruffled, rubbed, boards lightly soiled, spine ligtly sun-darkened. Illustreated by David Scott with 25 engraved plates.
- Format
- Reproduces at a much-reduced scale David Scott's Scenes from Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a series of 25 etchings originally published by Alexander Hill, Edinburgh 1837. "Coleridge's Ancient Mariner" is a masterwork by the prominent English poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1798. This lengthy poem recounts the eerie tale of a mariner who, on returning from a harrowing sea journey, feels compelled to share his story with a wedding guest. During his voyage, the mariner makes the grave mistake of killing a guiding albatross, invoking the wrath of supernatural entities. This act leads to a series of misfortunes for the ship and its crew, culminating in death, guilt, and penance. The poem is rich in themes, with the narrative weaving through elements of nature's beauty, the supernatural, redemption, and the power of prayer. The mariner's ultimate lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting all living things, as he ends up wandering the earth, perpetually retelling his cautionary tale. This edition, adorned with illustrations by David Scott, is further enriched with insights into the artist's life and comprehensive descriptions of each plate, penned by Rev. A.L. Simpson. Coleridge's story serves as a pivotal piece in British Romantic literature, marking a notable shift in poetic style and themes. Apart from this classic, Coleridge is also renowned for his contributions to the Romantic Movement, collaborations with other literary figures, and his philosophical insights which greatly impacted English literature and beyond.
- Category
- Children’s & Illustrated
- Record
- S.I.8025
12mo.(5.5" x 7.125") 1883. London: T. Nelson and Sons. 160 pp. Full light green cloth with black and red stamped flowers and vines framing a gilt Mariner centered to upper board, gilt title/Illust. below, rear board with large centered floral blindstamp device on beveled boards. Spine similarly decorated with gilt title and gilt vignette of sailor below (see pic). All edges gilt, light blue floral printed endpapers. Small booksellers stamp to corner of front pastedown, prior owners name in ink neatly to first free endpaper. Edgewear, corners bumped and rubbed, head and foot of spine ruffled, rubbed, boards lightly soiled, spine ligtly sun-darkened. Illustreated by David Scott with 25 engraved plates. Reproduces at a much-reduced scale David Scott's Scenes from Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a series of 25 etchings originally published by Alexander Hill, Edinburgh 1837. "Coleridge's Ancient Mariner" is a masterwork by the prominent English poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1798. This lengthy poem recounts the eerie tale of a mariner who, on returning from a harrowing sea journey, feels compelled to share his story with a wedding guest. During his voyage, the mariner makes the grave mistake of killing a guiding albatross, invoking the wrath of supernatural entities. This act leads to a series of misfortunes for the ship and its crew, culminating in death, guilt, and penance. The poem is rich in themes, with the narrative weaving through elements of nature's beauty, the supernatural, redemption, and the power of prayer. The mariner's ultimate lesson emphasizes the importance of respecting all living things, as he ends up wandering the earth, perpetually retelling his cautionary tale. This edition, adorned with illustrations by David Scott, is further enriched with insights into the artist's life and comprehensive descriptions of each plate, penned by Rev. A.L. Simpson. Coleridge's story serves as a pivotal piece in British Romantic literature, marking a notable shift in poetic style and themes. Apart from this classic, Coleridge is also renowned for his contributions to the Romantic Movement, collaborations with other literary figures, and his philosophical insights, which greatly impacted English literature and beyond.
Condition
Good
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