Ligeia (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
Oct 2012 · Read Books Ltd
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An anonymous narrator becomes enraptured by the beautiful and immensely intellectual Ligeia. Their bond transcends the ordinary, steeped in metaphysical knowledge and obsessive love. But when Ligeia succumbs to a mysterious illness and dies, the grieving husband attempts to move on, only for his second marriage to meet a similarly tragic and uncanny end. As a mysterious illness consumes his new wife, the narrator confronts the horrifying possibility of a will that outlasts the grave.
From the definitive master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, comes a haunting and fevered meditation on love that defies the grave. Ligeia, first published in 1838, is a cornerstone of gothic horror, showcasing Poe's brilliant fusion of psychological intensity and supernatural terror.
This atmospheric and gripping tale is essential reading for fans of classic horror, supernatural fiction, and Poe's darkest psychological dramas. Unravel the mystery of Ligeia, and discover a love so profound it can literally conquer death.
An anonymous narrator becomes enraptured by the beautiful and immensely intellectual Ligeia. Their bond transcends the ordinary, steeped in metaphysical knowledge and obsessive love. But when Ligeia succumbs to a mysterious illness and dies, the grieving husband attempts to move on, only for his ...
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