Ligeia und andere Novellen; Sieben Gedichte by Edgar Allan Poe

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Author Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Illustrator Kubin, Alfred, 1877-1959
Translator Etzel, Gisela, 1880-1918
Translator Etzel, Theodor, 1873-1930
Title Ligeia und andere Novellen; Sieben Gedichte
Note Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Ligeia -- Berenice -- Morella -- Eleonora -- Die Insel der Fee -- Landors Landhaus -- Der Herrschaftssitz Arnheim -- Der Rabe -- Annabel Lee -- Ulalume -- Die Glocken -- Tamerlan -- Das Kolosseum -- Die Stadt im Meer.
Credits Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary "Ligeia und andere Novellen; Sieben Gedichte" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of novellas and poems likely written in the early 19th century. The work centers on themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, prominently featured in the haunting tale of the protagonist's deep obsession with his ethereal beloved, Ligeia, whose beauty and intellect leave a lasting impact on him. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the protagonist's profound memories of Ligeia, depicting her as a woman of extraordinary beauty and intelligence who captivates his heart. The narrator recounts the anguish of her illness and eventual death, conveying a sense of desperation intertwined with love. As he grapples with the loss of Ligeia, the narrative captures his conflicted emotions, showcasing both his reverence for her and the devastating weight of loneliness following her demise. This initial segment sets the stage for themes of obsession, mortality, and the quest for understanding in the face of overwhelming grief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Horror tales, American -- Translations into German
Subject Fantasy poetry, American -- Translations into German
Subject Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 -- Translations into German
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