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“A savage place! as holy and enchanted As e'er beneath a waning moon was haunted By woman wailing for her demon-lover!” quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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““A savage place! as holy and enchanted As e'er beneath a waning moon was haunted By woman wailing for her demon-lover!””

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798

A wild, sacred place under a waning moon haunted by a woman mourning her demonic lover.

In simple terms: Haunted, enchanted night with tragic love.

Key Takeaway

Explore the interplay of nature and emotion.

Themes

nature love supernatural

Mood

melancholic dramatic

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • poetry analysis
  • creative writing
  • nighttime reflection

Key Concepts

romanticism mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does this scene evoke?
  • How does the moon influence the mood?
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The imagery may be overly dramatic for some readers.

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