“Thy soul shall find itself alone ’Mid dark thoughts of the gray tombstone— Not one, of all the crowd, to pry Into thine hour of secrecy. Be silent in that solitude, Which is not loneliness—for then The spirits of the dead who stood In life before thee are again In death around thee—and their will Shall overshadow thee: be still. [...]”
Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated Edition) features a curated selection of Poe's most renowned literary contributions. It includes classic poems such as 'The Raven' and 'Annabel Lee,' as well as influential short stories like 'The Tell-tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' This collection also encompasses Poe's theoretical writings on composition and poetry, such as 'The Philosophy of Composition' and 'The Poetic Principle,' alongside his scientific musings in 'Eureka.' The illustrated format adds a visual dimension to the classic texts, enhancing the reader's experience of Poe's dark and haunting narratives. more
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