• The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe

  • By: Dick Barr
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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe

By: Dick Barr
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  • Listen again to the brilliance and mastery of America's favorite macabre author and poet, Edgar Allan Poe
    Copyright Dick Barr
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Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Romance - An Edgar Allan Poem

    Romance - An Edgar Allan Poem
    Nov 21 2023
    "Romance" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe that serves as a reflection on the nature and experience of romantic love, as well as a meditation on the art of poetry itself. The poem delves into the ephemeral qualities of love and the poetic imagination, portraying them as fleeting yet enduring influences in the speaker's life. The narrator acknowledges that he has grown older and more world-weary, but the flame of romance—both in the form of love and poetic inspiration—still manages to elevate his spirit. The poem strikes a balance between cynicism and idealism, capturing the lifelong tension between the practicalities of life and the artistic soul's eternal quest for beauty and transcendence.
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    1 min
  • Israfel - An Edgar Allan Poem

    Israfel - An Edgar Allan Poem
    Nov 17 2023
    "Israfel" is an intriguing poem by Edgar Allan Poe that explores the power and limitations of artistic expression, specifically through the character of Israfel, an angel whose song is so pure that even the stars and heavenly beings stand still to listen. The poem delves into the dichotomy between earthly suffering and heavenly bliss, with Israfel as a symbol of untainted, divine creativity that humans can only aspire to emulate. Yet, the poem also posits that the pain and imperfections of human existence give depth to human art that even an angel's pure song might lack. In the end, "Israfel" serves as an ode to the transcendent power of art, acknowledging both its divine and earthly dimensions.
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    2 mins
  • The Valley of Unrest - An Edgar Allan Poem

    The Valley of Unrest - An Edgar Allan Poem
    Nov 13 2023
    "The Valley of Unrest" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe that delves into the themes of melancholy, sorrow, and the unsettling tranquility of a mysterious landscape. The valley itself is depicted as a place of perpetual sadness, where even the nature seems to grieve. Flowers are sorrowful, and the very air is laden with a sense of desolation. A sense of death and finality pervades the valley, capturing an atmosphere that is at once serene yet filled with an undercurrent of despair. The poem is a reflection on the places within our minds and souls where unrest resides, subtly challenging the reader to consider the landscapes of their own internal worlds.
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    2 mins

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