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Dive into the haunting tale of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, where a sailor recounts his harrowing journey through a mystical and treacherous sea. Experience themes of fate, nature, and redemption in this timeless narrative that explores the profound connections between humanity and the natural world.

After the mariner kills an albatross, he and his crew face dire consequences, enduring a punishing drought and the specter of death. As supernatural occurrences unfold, the mariner finds himself the sole survivor, condemned to wander the earth and share his harrowing tale. Through his journey, he learns a profound lesson about the significance of all living things, great and small. (Summary written by Gesine)

When an old mariner stops a wedding guest to recount the eerie tale of his voyage, the story unfolds like a dark, mesmerizing dream. The mariner, cursed for his reckless act of killing an albatross, finds himself and his crew trapped in a desolate, supernatural world of endless sea and sky. As they battle the elements and face the consequences of their actions, the mariner must come to terms with the grave sins he’s committed, while the ocean itself seems to conspire against him.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity's time people couldn't read and texts couldn't be published in any great number.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today's often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

In this volume we listen to the world through the eyes and words of the English Romantics. This very special poetical period is filled with the loving and tender verse of poets who still beguile us all with their beauty.

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Embark on a literary journey through the intricate thoughts and reflections that define the essence of Biographia Literaria. This podcast delves into the interplay of biography, philosophy, and poetic discourse, inviting listeners to contemplate the nature of creativity and the artistic mind. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, the series showcases a rotating collection of works that echo Coleridge's spirit of introspection and intellectual exploration. Discover the vibrant dialogue between the self and the surrounding world, as well as the transformative power of language ...

The longest major poem by renowned English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge tells of a wedding guest who is intercepted on his way to the ceremony by an old mariner. The mariner engages the guest with an incredible tale of a fateful sea journey, the story of which he is compelled to relate.

The 18th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant and tumultuous world of 18th century Europe. With this captivating anthology of some of the most influential works of 1700s literature, we encounter biting satire, passionate romance, and political tumultuousness. From the philosophical musings of Candide to the dark, gothic suspense of The Monk, this collection provides an eclectic mix of narrative styles and genres, capturing the essence of an age marked by intellectual revolution, social upheaval, and profound artistic expression.