The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Definition

A narrative poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge that tells the story of a mariner who is cursed after killing an albatross. It explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the supernatural.

Related terms

Symbolism:

The use of objects or actions to represent deeper meanings or ideas in a literary work.

Romanticism: An artistic movement characterized by imagination, emotion, and nature as sources of inspiration.

Ballad: A narrative poem that tells a story through rhythmic verses often meant to be sung or recited aloud.