Edgar Allan Poe S Short Story Ligeia As A Text Of The Romantic Period

Author : Jessica Horn
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 33 pages
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Release : 2009-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783640320769

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Edgar Allan Poe's Short Story Ligeia As a Text of the Romantic Period by Jessica Horn Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, course: "The American Short Story", language: English, abstract: On these pages the elements of the Romantic Period in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Ligeia" should be analysed. Poe, "who has so drastically altered the landscape of the popular imagination" (Wright 375) and who "had such a powerful effect on his fellow artists" (Wright 375), created with "Ligeia" a typical text of the Romantic Period. The text "Ligeia" is about the death of the young lady Ligeia. After her death her husband becomes addicted to opium. Although he spends most of his time thinking of Ligeia, he soon gets married with the lady Rowena Trevanion. After their marriage he brings Rowena into a bridal chamber. This chamber is full of funeral decorations, what attacks Rowena with horror. Because of that she gets ill and feels the presence of the dead Ligeia in the room. Finally Rowena dies and the narrator ends the story with Ligeia's transformation into Rowena's body. After this transformation the reader has to ask himself if Ligeia actually existed, if the whole story is true or if it only takes place in the imagination of the narrator. To illustrate "Ligeia" as a romantic text I will give a short overview of the history and the elements of the Romantic Period. Afterwards I will explain these elements in Poe's text "Ligeia" according to keywords like Gothic, Imagination, and the function of the narrator, which are usual for romanticism. Finally I will tell something about Poe's theory concerning the short story to show on the one hand the importance of the self as a major theme of romanticism and on the other hand why Poe helped to establish the genre of science fiction, horror, and fantasy in his modern form.

Author : Jessica Horn
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-27
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783640322664

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Edgar Allan Poe's Short Story "Ligeia" as a text of the Romantic Period by Jessica Horn Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 2,0, , course: "The American Short Story", language: English, abstract: On these pages the elements of the Romantic Period in Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “Ligeia“ should be analysed. Poe, “who has so drastically altered the landscape of the popular imagination” (Wright 375) and who “had such a powerful effect on his fellow artists” (Wright 375), created with “Ligeia” a typical text of the Romantic Period. The text “Ligeia” is about the death of the young lady Ligeia. After her death her husband becomes addicted to opium. Although he spends most of his time thinking of Ligeia, he soon gets married with the lady Rowena Trevanion. After their marriage he brings Rowena into a bridal chamber. This chamber is full of funeral decorations, what attacks Rowena with horror. Because of that she gets ill and feels the presence of the dead Ligeia in the room. Finally Rowena dies and the narrator ends the story with Ligeia’s transformation into Rowena’s body. After this transformation the reader has to ask himself if Ligeia actually existed, if the whole story is true or if it only takes place in the imagination of the narrator. To illustrate “Ligeia” as a romantic text I will give a short overview of the history and the elements of the Romantic Period. Afterwards I will explain these elements in Poe’s text “Ligeia” according to keywords like Gothic, Imagination, and the function of the narrator, which are usual for romanticism. Finally I will tell something about Poe’s theory concerning the short story to show on the one hand the importance of the self as a major theme of romanticism and on the other hand why Poe helped to establish the genre of science fiction, horror, and fantasy in his modern form.

Author : Sirinya Pakditawan
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-02
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783869438542

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Aspects of American Romanticism in Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne by Sirinya Pakditawan Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2004 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1.5, University of Hamburg, language: English, abstract: Untersuchung der Merkmale der amerikanischen Romantik am Beispiel der Kurzgeschichten Poes und Hawthornes. Analysiert werden die Geschichten "Ligeia" und "Morella" von Poe sowie "The Birthmark" und "The Artist of the Beautiful" von Hawthorne.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 7 pages
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Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726587128

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

From time immemorial, men have trembled and withered before the power of the femme fatale. "Ligeia" is a story about a man, whose meeting with a strange, beautiful, and overly intellectual woman in an old city borders on the supernatural and even further into the realms of the unknown. Touching upon subjects like forbidden knowledge and bizarre beauty, Poe’s story serves as an example of what awaits men who are easily led astray and then lost in the labyrinthine vistas of female beauty. Famous movie adaptations include Alfred Hitchcock’s "Vertigo" (1958) and Roger Corman’s "The Tomb of Ligeia" (1964). Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781447499541

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Ligeia (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

This book contains Edgar Allen Poe’s 1838 short story, “Ligeia”. An anonymous narrator recounts the story of his meeting a beautiful and intellectual woman "in some large, old decaying city near the Rhine." They get married, and Ligeia introduces her husband to all manner of mathematical and metaphysical knowledge. Soon after, she becomes seriously ill and dies. The narrator’s second marriage comes to a similarly tragic end, resulting in the uncanny reappearance of the mysterious Ligeia. A gripping and atmospheric tale, “Ligeia” is highly recommended for fans of fantasy and horror fiction, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing "Ligeia” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443424691

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Fantasy and reality collide when an unnamed narrator believes his beloved wife, Ligeia, has risen from the dead. “Ligeia” was one of Edgar Allan Poe’s first published short stories, and spurred much debate as to the symbolism of Ligeia’s death and supposed resurrection. A pioneer of the short story genre, Poe’s stories typically captured themes of the macabre and included elements of the mysterious. His better-known stories include “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Pit and the Pendulum”, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”, “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”. HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1974306461

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Ligeia is a book written by Edgar Allan Poe and widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Ligeia is required reading for various courses and curriculum's. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Edgar Allan Poe is highly recommended.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1675876142

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Ligeia is a book written by Edgar Allan Poe and widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Ligeia is required reading for various courses and curriculum's. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Edgar Allan Poe is highly recommended.

Author : Edgar Allan Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1521936285

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe "Ligeia" is an early story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent raven-haired woman. She falls ill, composes "The Conqueror Worm", and quotes lines attributed to Joseph Glanvill (which suggest that life is sustainable only through willpower) shortly before dying. After her death, the narrator marries the Lady Rowena. Rowena becomes ill and she dies as well. The distraught narrator stays with her body overnight and watches as Rowena slowly comes back from the dead - though she has transformed into Ligeia. The story may be the narrator's opium-induced hallucination and there is debate whether the story was a satire. Plot Summary: The story is told by an unnamed narrator who describes the qualities of Ligeia: a beautiful, passionate and intellectual woman, raven-haired and dark-eyed. He thinks he remembers meeting her "in some large, old decaying city near the Rhine". He is unable to recall anything about the history of Ligeia, including her family's name, but remembers her beautiful appearance. Her beauty, however, is not conventional. He describes her as emaciated, with some "strangeness". He describes her face in detail, from her "faultless" forehead to the "divine orbs" of her eyes. They marry, and Ligeia impresses her husband with her immense knowledge of physical and mathematical science, and her proficiency in classical languages. She begins to show her husband her knowledge of metaphysical and "forbidden" wisdom.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Ligeia: Edgar Allan Poe's Elegy of Love and Otherworldly Intrigue by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Delve into the mysterious narrative crafted by Edgar Allan Poe in the haunting story, "Ligeia." Immerse yourself in a tale where love, death, and the supernatural intertwine, creating a Gothic masterpiece that will leave you both entranced and haunted by its themes. As Poe's mesmerizing narrative unfolds, follow the characters as they grapple with the enigmatic Ligeia and the otherworldly events that surround her. The poetic descriptions and atmospheric tension will transport you to a world where the boundaries between life and death are permeable, and the consequences of defying mortality are explored.But here's the question that will echo in the shadows: What if Ligeia's presence is not just a specter but a manifestation of undying love and the desire to transcend the limitations of mortality? Could Poe's narrative be a mirror reflecting the Gothic fascination with the ethereal and the macabre? Explore the mysterious details of this haunting story, where each chapter unveils the Gothic complexities and atmospheric gloom surrounding Ligeia. The blend of poetic prose and supernatural insight creates a reading experience that will leave you captivated by the beauty and darkness within the narrative. Are you prepared to confront the haunting allure of "Ligeia" and immerse yourself in the Gothic depths of undying love?Immerse yourself in short, atmospheric paragraphs that guide you through the Gothic landscapes. The poetic prose and haunting atmosphere will make you feel like a participant in the characters' eerie experiences, questioning the nature of love and the boundaries between life and death. Here's your chance to not just read but to experience the Gothic beauty within "Ligeia." This is more than a story; it's a journey through the haunting realms of Poe's imagination. Will you dare to confront the mysteries of undying love and the supernatural?Seize the opportunity to own a piece of Gothic literature. Purchase "Ligeia" now, and let the atmospheric beauty and eerie depth within its pages linger in your thoughts.

Author : Эдгар Аллан По
Publisher : Litres
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785457796867

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Ligeia by Эдгар Аллан По Pdf

"Ligeia" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1838. "Ligeia" is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent raven-haired woman.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537043757

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Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

This Squid Ink Classic includes the full text of the work plus MLA style citations for scholarly secondary sources, peer-reviewed journal articles and critical essays for when your teacher requires extra resources in MLA format for your research paper.

Author : Barbara Cantalupo
Publisher : Lehigh University Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781611461275

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Poe's Pervasive Influence by Barbara Cantalupo Pdf

The essays in this collection were originally presented as talks at the Poe Studies Association's Third International Edgar Allan Poe Conference: The Bicentennial in October 2009. All the essays in this volume deal with Poe's influence on authors from the United States and abroad; in addition, the collection also includes two examples of primary texts by contemporary authors whose work is directly related to Poe's work or life: an interview with Japanese detective novelist Kiyoshi Kasai and poems by Charles Cantalupo. This volume includes interpretative essays on international authors whose work reflects back on Poe’s work: Edogawa Rampo from Japan; Lu Xun from China; Fernando Pessoa, Eça de Queirós and Ramalho Ortigão from Portugal; Angela Carter from England; and Nikolai Gogol from Russia. The essays in this collection complement and extend a project begun by Lois Vines' Poe Abroad (University of Iowa Press, 1999) and take a wider perspective on Poe's influence with essays on Poe's impact on American authors William Faulkner, Mary Oliver, Joyce Carol Oates, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Harriet Jacobs.

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1544690266

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Poe's Gothic Romance - 3 Tales of Love and Sacrifice: Morella - Ligeia - Eleonora by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf

Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) was best known for his poetry and short stories; - especially for tales of mystery and horror. He was one of the earliest practitioners of the short story. In this Special Edition "1st. Page Classics" presents Poe's most famous works of the so called ›Gothic Romance‹, in which men fall in love - and loose their beloved by death. But are these women really deatn ...' This Special Edition contents the following masterpieces: - Morella - Ligeia - Eleonora

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCSD:31822015071327

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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe: Romances of death. Old-world romance. v. 2. Tales of conscience, natural beauty, and pseudo-science. v. 3. Tales of ratiocination and illusion. v. 4. Extravaganza and caprice. v. 5. Tales of adventure and exploration.- Literary criticism: v. 6. On poetry and the poets. v. 7. On novels, essays, and travels. Marginalia. v. 8. The literati. Minor contemporaries, etc.- v. 9. Eureka, and miscellanies.- v. 10. Poems by Edgar Allan Poe Pdf