Ligeia is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1838. Ligeia is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Ligeia is required reading for various courses and curriculum's. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Edgar Allan Poe is highly recommended.

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Ligeia

In Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "Ligeia," first published in 1838, the narrator, a self-professed opium addict, details his passion for his first wife, Ligeia, both intelligent and beautiful. When Ligeia passes away and the grief-stricken narrator marries again, his love for Ligeia lives on. Ultimately, the story reveals the destructive power of obsession and the haunting aspect of a love that never dies.

A man is haunted by the memory of his deceased wife, Ligeia, and believes her spirit is trying to return.

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