The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, authored by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and illustrated by Gustave Dore, was published in June 1970 by Dover Publications. This exquisite book features a print length of 77 pages and is identified by ISBN-13: 978-0486223056 and ISBN-10: 486223051. Gustave Dore’s magnificent engravings, part of his later works, provide a visual narrative that complements Coleridge’s poetic masterpiece. The illustrations are a testament to Doré’s ability to capture the vastness of space, from terrifying sea storms and whirlpools to the icy caverns of Antarctica and the hot equatorial sea teeming with monsters. Each plate unforgettably envisions the imaginative landscapes described in Coleridge’s poem, making it one of the most exciting and memorable works in English literature.

This edition reproduces all of Dore’s plates with precision, maintaining their original size, and presents the illustrations alongside the text on facing pages. This arrangement highlights the intimate connection between Doré and Coleridge, as each illustration vividly captures the moods and intensity of the poem. An unabridged and slightly rearranged republication of the 1878 American edition, with the text amended to conform to the authoritative 1834 edition, this book is a must-have for both literary enthusiasts and art lovers alike.