Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe

28 pages first pub 1838 (editions)

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Complete and unabridged paperback edition."Ligeia" is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent raven-haired woman. She ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 69%
tense 36%
sad 23%
emotional 19%
challenging 10%
reflective 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 35%
slow 35%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.56

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