594 Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The History of Literature
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The Ancient Mariner's Fateful Albatross
Exploring the eerie consequences of an ancient mariner's actions after killing an albatross, leading to supernatural undertones and escalating tension with the crew. The narrative then shifts to the collaborative efforts of Wordsworth and Coleridge in producing lyrical ballads, focusing on their contrasting styles and shared ideals. Delving into Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetic journey post-French Revolution, his desires to become a Unitarian minister, and his struggles with interruptions while composing 'Kubla Khan' and 'Christabel'.
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