The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner

The Rime of the Modern Mariner

An extraordinary, timely update on the classic Coleridge poem Is it possible to update a masterpiece? Only, perhaps, with a brand-new masterpiece. Written in 1797, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” was the original eco-fable; drawn in 2010, The Rime of the Modern Mariner is a graphic novel, now set in the cesspool of the North Atlantic Garbage Patch—thus adding a timely and resonant message about the destruction of our seas. Hayes’s visually striking debut is drawn with complex, iconic images reminiscent of old woodcuts. Emerging from every exquisite page are the poem’s enduring themes: compassion for nature, a sense of connection among all living things, and rightful outrage at man’s thoughtless destruction of the environment. Powerful and evocative, lush and stark, The Rime of the Modern Mariner will appeal to fans of Habibi and Persepolis.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

This new edition of Coleridge's famous poem examines in depth all the topics an A level student needs to cover. However, the book is also aimed at the general reader as it avoids specialist terms. It enhances enjoyment of the poem by encouraging readers to explore different ideas and interpretations.The engravings of Gustave Dore provide atmospheric illustrations. The poem is printed in full, with the marginal notes provided by Coleridge. There is a summary of each part of the poem, as well as a commentary to aid understanding. There are also chapters on topics which will interest the general reader as well as being useful for students of the text.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Other Poems