Coleridge and Philosophy

Coleridge was influenced greatly by the philosophers of his age, particularly Hume, Kant and Rousseau. His poetry is a reaction against the Utilitarian argument and the Enlightenment project. Find out more here.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner - part 3

Part 3: Death and Life in Death play dice in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner's most unusual and gothic section. This is intended as a revision of lesson 3 of our term: simply a rundown of the events in part 3.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 2 (ctd)

This is the second part of the podcast on Part Two.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 2

This is the first part of the podcast on Part Two of the poem.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 1 (ctd)

The second part of the podcast on the first part of the poem.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 1

Hear about Part One here. This is a two part podcast. Consult your glossary if you come across any terms that you don't understand.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Intro

This short intro is designed as a basic introduction to the text, along with some sketching in of the context of the masterpiece. Remember, though, that biography is unwanted in your exam responses. Use the glossary that I have given you, if you are unsure about of any of the terms used. Use the school's Moodle if you want to post me any questions.

Appologies for the delay in getting this posted - there have been a lot of boring technical difficulties.