Rime of the ancient mariner: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Rime of the ancient mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

A mariner stops a man on his way to a wedding. The mariner then relates to the man all the events of a long sea voyage, arousing in his listener feeling of impatience, fear, fascination and bemusement.The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was published in the collection Lyrical Ballads (1798), which contributed significantly to the advent of modern poetry and the beginnings of British Romance literature.
Quick facts about Rime of the ancient mariner
- Title: Rime of the ancient mariner
- Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- First published: 1827
- Genre: poetry, illustrations, animal welfare
- OpenLibrary ID: OL26130W
Where to read Rime of the ancient mariner
Rime of the ancient mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rime of the ancient mariner about?
A mariner stops a man on his way to a wedding.
Who wrote Rime of the ancient mariner?
Rime of the ancient mariner was written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
When was Rime of the ancient mariner published?
Rime of the ancient mariner was first published in 1827.



