The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Why did Coleridge choose to use the middle English vocab?

like kirk, sheen, eftsoones, etc.

Asked by
Last updated by tracey c #171707
Answers 1
Add Yours

It was common for the time and common for the type of literature that he was writing which was gothic and romantic.

Source(s)

Rime of the amcient mariner

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions