Posted: January 10th, 2014
In “The Philosophy of Composition,” Poe wrote that “the death, then, of a beautiful woman, is, unquestionably, the most poetic topic in the world–and equally is it beyond doubt that the lips best suited for such topic are those of a bereaved lover.” Explain in detail how this statement informs “Ligeia.” Also, explain what Poe means by authentic beauty having a certain “strangeness” to it. Finally, exam the theme of “will” in the story; focus on the poem within the story and the allusions to “will” in the prologue. To whose will is Poe referring? Ligeia’s? the narrator’s? both?
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