Episode 247: Introduction to "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford

Education, Selfeducation, Classicaleducation, Reading, Literature, Homeschool, Arts, Books, Charlottemason, Homeeducation, Homeschooling

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🗓️ 22 October 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

On The Literary Life podcast this week, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks begin their newest series, this time discussing Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner. First, Thomas and Angelina speak to the question of different editions of this poem, then they dive into the background on Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and the lyrical ballads. They discuss the artistic and cultural moment in which Coleridge is writing, particularly the Romantic period in literature. Angelina talks about the Romantics and why they used so much medieval language and used allegory so heavily. She shares some examples of the writers in this vein seeking to rediscover and return to ancient tradition and stories. Thomas also considers Coleridge as a poet and a person. Finally, they give some helpful information and tips for those approaching this text for the first time.

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0:00.0	You're going to. This is not just another book chat podcast.
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0:27.6	for an ongoing conversation
0:29.5	about the skill and art of reading well.
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0:35.6	and discover how to fully enter into the great works of literature.
0:40.2	Learn what books mean while delighting
0:42.4	in the sheer joy of imagination.
0:45.0	Each week we will rescue a story from the ivory tower
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0:57.9	to be enchanted by story is to be granted a deeper insight into reality.
1:03.5	Join us for an ever unfolding discussion
1:06.6	of how stories will save the world.
1:09.5	This is the Literary Life Podcast. Hello and welcome to the literary life podcast I'm Angela Stanford and with me as always, but I won't say that dear
1:35.8	the albatross hung around my neck. They're so kind. Thomas Banks.
1:41.6	My ever generous wife. Well, you know, I can't resist. Well, today we're going to start our three episode series on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem, The Rhine of the Ancient Mariner.
1:54.3	And I'm really excited about this series.
1:56.8	If you've been reading along with us,
1:59.0	then you know that we just finished our series
2:01.6	on Dorothy Sayers Murder Must Advertise and I feel like that was very much a me pick
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