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The Complete Stories and Poems
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Edgar Allan Poe is one of the OG's when it comes to macabre literature. His name alone screams angst.
I heed not that my earthly lot
Hath-little of Earth in it-
That years of love have been forgot
In the hatred of a minute:
I mourn not that the desolate
Are happier, sweet, than I,
But that you sorrow for my fate
Who am a passer by.
In spring of youth it was my lot
To haunt of the wide earth a spot
The which I could not love the less-
So lovely was the loneliness
Of a wild lake, with black rock bound,
And the tall pines that tower'd around.
Lo! Death has reared himself a throne
In a strange city lying alone
Far down within the dim West,
Where the good and the bad and the worst and the best
Have gone to their eternal rest.
And travellers, now, within that valley,
Through the red-litten windows see
Vast forms, that move fantastically
To a discordant melody,
While, lie a ghastly rapid river,
Through the pale door
A hideous throng rush out forever
And laugh-but smile no more.
The perfect read for cozy winter nights. Feed your soul with these beautiful words.
by
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the OG's when it comes to macabre literature. His name alone screams angst.
I heed not that my earthly lot
Hath-little of Earth in it-
That years of love have been forgot
In the hatred of a minute:
I mourn not that the desolate
Are happier, sweet, than I,
But that you sorrow for my fate
Who am a passer by.
In spring of youth it was my lot
To haunt of the wide earth a spot
The which I could not love the less-
So lovely was the loneliness
Of a wild lake, with black rock bound,
And the tall pines that tower'd around.
Lo! Death has reared himself a throne
In a strange city lying alone
Far down within the dim West,
Where the good and the bad and the worst and the best
Have gone to their eternal rest.
And travellers, now, within that valley,
Through the red-litten windows see
Vast forms, that move fantastically
To a discordant melody,
While, lie a ghastly rapid river,
Through the pale door
A hideous throng rush out forever
And laugh-but smile no more.
The perfect read for cozy winter nights. Feed your soul with these beautiful words.
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Lea wrote: "Beautiful!"Thank you :)
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I don't think i've read any Poe but please don't hold that slight against me lol; I'll do my best to remedy that because I really want to get back into reading some poetry soon. Really love the imagery you paired with the poetry, it's stunning!
Vaishali � [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "I don't think i've read any Poe but please don't hold that slight against me lol; I'll do my best to remedy that because I really want to get back into reading some poetry soon. Really love the ima..."It's never too late for poetry. I recommend beginning with popular works such as The Poetry of Robert Frost by Robert Frost and The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson by Emily Dickinson.
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Vaishali � [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "I don't think i've read any Poe but please don't hold that slight against me lol; I'll do my best to remedy that because I really want to get back into readin...""It's never too late for poetry." - I fully agree with that. And oh yes, Robert Frost is also on my list and I actually have a few Charles Bukowski poetry collections that I dip into from time to time ☺️
Vaishali � [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Vaishali � [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "I don't think i've read any Poe but please don't hold that slight against me lol; I'll do my best to remedy that because I re..."Bukowski is next on my reading list!
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Vaishali � [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Vaishali � [V.L. Book Reviews] wrote: "I don't think i've read any Poe but please don't hold that slight against me lol; I'll..."That's great! I don't think I've read from another poet quite like him and I look forward to your thoughts!
He was a great writer and you have given his work a fresh perspective with these visuals.
Julie wrote: "He was a great writer and you have given his work a fresh perspective with these visuals."Poe is undoubtedly one of my favorite authors. His skill was otherworldly.
MarilynW wrote: "Beautiful review!"Thanks Marilyn!
Kat wrote: "Love this review, Persephone!"Thank you!
I really need to hurry up and try Poe, his works sound perfect for the colder months! I am so glad you loved this PP, wonderful review! 🧡
Yeah no. EAP didn't sit so well with me and especially NOT his poems lol. Still, glad you loved it much Persephone <3<3. Very poetic review!
Federico wrote: "Yeah no. EAP didn't sit so well with me and especially NOT his poems lol. Still, glad you loved it much Persephone <3<3. Very poetic review!"Everyone has unique preferences and enjoys various things. Thank you, Federico!
