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“Either the memory of past bliss is the anguish of today, or the agonies which are have their origin in the ecstasies which might have been...”

Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

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Berenice

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Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe

American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Known for his short stories and poetry, particularly his works of horror and mystery. His most famous works include 'The Black Cat', 'The Raven', and 'Annabel Lee'. more

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