Customer Reviews
"Water, water everywhere... - By: , 17 Mar 1999 
And alll the boards did shrink. Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink." These famous lines, like the opening lines of Coleridge's Kubla Khan, are often quoted, but I sometimes wonder if the people who quote them have read this wonderful poem. The poem is full of mystery & horror, from the Mariner stopping the wedding guest, to the incident w/ the albatros, to the gambling of Death & Death-In-Life... I could go on & on. The language is so rich, & the poet's comments make the content more clear for anyone who becomes confused. The illustrations of this edition are beautiful & definately complement the text. This is a haunting poem that you will want to read again & again. If you have not read it before, do yourself a favor & find a copy.
The poetry devine, the illustrations breathe taking - By: , 12 Jul 1997 This is one of the finest books ever assembled.
Coleridge is a master of the industry & the
penned illustartion by Dore sever only to
enhance this phenominal experience.
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The Mariner as the spitting image of doubt - By: , 29 Apr 1997 I've just stumbled into "The Rhyme" by hearing an Heavy Metal song (Iron Maiden's Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner), it's not much of an approach to British Classical Poetry but it was a beginning.
I'd reallly liked the strieving of the poor man that lived on a tragedy like the death of his mates, & alll for his own fault. The obvious drift to everyday life's doubt is clear, I still have to understand the bird's meaning..
I didn't liked the Italian translation so I've re-written it in Italian, with a lot of effort, it's strange how it resembles Dante's Divina Comedia, it has alll the same features, God, The Evil, Death, Blood, Sweat & Tears.
At the end of the day a pleasant companion for your sleepless night, Thank you Sam !
