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Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet from the Romantic period. He is best known for his poems "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan," which showcase his vivid imagination and use of supernatural elements.

Related terms

Romanticism: An artistic movement characterized by emotion, imagination, nature appreciation, and individuality.

Gothic Literature: A genre that combines elements of horror, romance, and supernatural to create eerie atmospheres.

Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent deeper meanings or ideas in literature.

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  • AP English Literature - 8.2 Interpreting juxtaposition, paradox, and irony

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  • Which of the following lines from Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" demonstrates irony?

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