Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe

66 pages first pub 1838 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Edgar Allan Poe's short story about a man whose first wife Ligeia dies of an illness and then later his second wife dies of an illness too. But when his second wife comes back to life, she becomes Ligeia.

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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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