The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, written by Alice Meynell, is a poem that tells the story of an ancient mariner who has returned to land after a long journey at sea. The poem explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the consequences of one's actions. What is the main theme of the poem?
By Alice Meynell · First published 1798 · Genre: Poetry, Adventure, Horror · 6,143 words
First lines
"In seven parts"
ARGUMENT
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is listed on Textopian as a novella by Alice Meynell, dated 1798 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1798 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 6,143 words
- Structure: 1 section, 163 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Rime of the Ancient Mariner?
- How does this novella by Alice Meynell fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is written entirely in verse form.
- Adventure — The ancient mariner's tale recounts his epic sea voyage.
- Horror — The story contains supernatural elements and evokes feelings of fear and dread.
- Fantasy — It includes supernatural elements, like the ghostly figures and curse.
Tags
poetry · nature · maritime · environmentalism · religion · supernatural · symbolism · allegory · romanticism · 19th century literature · British literature · classic poetry
More by Alice Meynell
- Poems: SONNET -- MY HEART SHALL BE THY GARDEN (1903)
- Poems: SONNET -- THOUGHTS IN SEPARATION (1903)
- Poems: TO A POET (1903)
- Poems: SONG OF THE SPRING TO THE SUMMER: THE POET SINGS TO HER POET (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
- Poems: MEDITATION (1903)
- Poems: TO THE BELOVED DEAD -- A LAMENT (1903)
- Poems: SONNET (1903)
- All works by Alice Meynell