Ligeia (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Edgar Allan Poe

Ligeia (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

Edgar Allan Poe

26 pages first pub 1838 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 665 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 68%
tense 35%
sad 22%
emotional 17%
challenging 11%
reflective 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 36%
fast 34%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.57

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