1886 Lenore EDGAR ALLAN POE Illustrated Poetry MACABRE Gothic Romance Poem Death

1886 Lenore EDGAR ALLAN POE Illustrated Poetry MACABRE Gothic Romance Poem Death

 

“Lenore” is a poignant poem penned by the iconic American writer, Edgar Allan Poe. The poem delves into the aftermath of a young woman’s death. Rather than traditional mourning, the narrative, led by the deceased Lenore’s fiancé Guy de Vere, emphasizes celebrating her ascension to the afterlife. This perspective is a departure from many of Poe’s works that often dwell on the melancholy of losing a beloved woman. The poem suggests the possibility of reuniting in the hereafter. A recurrent motif in Poe’s works is the untimely demise of beautiful women, seen both in his poetry and prose. It is speculated that “Lenore” might reflect Poe’s emotional tumult related to his wife Virginia’s sickness or might be an ode to his late brother, William Henry Leonard Poe.

 

This edition includes by 15 engravings crafted by the talented Canadian artist, Henry Sandham.

 

Item number: #41295

Price: $499

 

POE, Edgar Allan; [SANDHAM, Henry (Illus.)]

 

Lenore. By Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrated.

 

Boston: Estes and Lauriat, 1886.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • Unpaginated; [32]
  • 15 engraved plates
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; secure
  • Decorative brown cloth
• Size: ~8.25in X 6.5in (21cm x 16.5cm)

 

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