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MARINER, DEADMEN ON SHIP
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MARINER, DEADMEN ON SHIP
The Mariner is forced to confront the accusing eyes of his dead shipmates: Seven days, seven nights, I saw that curse, And yet I could not die Date: First published: 1798
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1798 Accusing Bodies Coleridge Confront Corpses Curse Days Dead Eyes Forced Mariner Nights Rime Shipmates
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This haunting image captures the eerie scene from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." The mariner is depicted standing amidst the corpses of his dead shipmates, forced to confront their accusing eyes. Seven days and seven nights he endured this curse, unable to die despite witnessing such horror.
The artist has masterfully captured the sense of dread and despair that permeates this moment in literary history. The lifeless bodies of the sailors serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of the mariner's actions, forever etched into his memory.
As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported back to 1798 when Coleridge first published this timeless tale. The vivid imagery and emotional depth portrayed in this artwork bring to life one of literature's most chilling scenes.
History buffs and literary enthusiasts alike will appreciate the attention to detail in this depiction of "Mariner, Deadmen on Ship." It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact that great works of art can have on our collective consciousness.
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