Customer Reviews

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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This review is just to point out that this edition is basically the same as the The Dover Edition with the following exceptions:

1. This edition is hardcover.
2. The Dore engravings are very slightly reduced in size in this edition.
3. This edition's introduction focuses mostly on Coleridge and the Dover edition's is all about Dore.
4. This edition has a few additional selections of Coleridge poetry at the end. These are nice and have engravings by a different artist.

I bought this version just so I would have a hardcover copy but appreciate the additional material.

I have long wanted to find a copy in book form of Coleridge's classic poem suitable as a gift to my daughter.This copy appealed to me on several counts. It is attractively presented,
well-bound,slim,has a clear type-face and includes about 40 superb illustrations by Gustave Dore. My daughter was very impressed and delighted to receive it.

I sent this to my girlfriend as a gift, and she loves it. She said that the printing is relatively high quality (which is important b/c of the illustrations). It is hardcover.

I had been wanting to pick up a copy of Colerridge's major works for some time when I stumbled upon this Dore illustrated volume of "The Rime....". While it only contains the titled poem and some lesser pieces (including "Kubla Khan") the overall package is quite impressive. The cover and paper stock feel substantial and the Dore engravings are reproduced with a level of detail not often seen in $10 volumes. The book is only a scant 111 pages but is profusely illustrated and, while you might be able to get the same material in one of the "Penguin" or "Everyman" collections for a similar price, the size and quality of this volume makes it a solid recommendation.

Not surprisingly this is a Chartwell publication and it's up to their usual high standards of literary offerings. I have their copy of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and would also recommend it as a home library addition should you be looking for one.

This book is wonderful. My family has owned an original since before I was born. It has been a treasure. My sister now owns that copy and the binding is failing. Even though this reproduction is slightly smaller than the original, the graphics are very clear. I am now freed from coveting her copy.

This book was very good, it arrived in good time and good condition. It has easy to read type and excellent illustrations.