Ligeia (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

<p><strong>An anonymous narrator becomes enraptured by the beautiful and immensely intellectual Ligeia. Their bond transcends the ordinary steeped in metaphysical knowledge and obsessive love. But when Ligeia succumbs to a mysterious illness and dies the grieving husband attempts to move on only for his second marriage to meet a similarly tragic and uncanny end. As a mysterious illness consumes his new wife the narrator confronts the horrifying possibility of a will that outlasts the grave.</strong></p><p>From the definitive master of the macabre Edgar Allan Poe comes a haunting and fevered meditation on love that defies the grave. <em>Ligeia</em> first published in 1838 is a cornerstone of gothic horror showcasing Poe's brilliant fusion of psychological intensity and supernatural terror.<p><p>This atmospheric and gripping tale is essential reading for fans of classic horror supernatural fiction and Poe's darkest psychological dramas. Unravel the mystery of <em>Ligeia</em> and discover a love so profound it can literally conquer death.</p>