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Edgar Allan Poe: The Premature Burial (litho)
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Premature Burial (litho)
8631011 Edgar Allan Poe: The Premature Burial (litho) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Premature Burial. Deep, deep, and for ever, into some ordinary and nameless Grave. Illustration for Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe (Tudor Publishing, 1933). Originally published 1919. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This haunting lithograph captures the essence of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tale, "The Premature Burial." Illustrated by Harry Clarke, this image delves deep into the macabre world of Poe's storytelling. The dark and foreboding atmosphere is palpable as we are confronted with the fear of being buried alive.
Poe's works have long been celebrated for their exploration of death, madness, and the supernatural. In this print, we see a visual representation of one of his most terrifying themes - the fear of being mistakenly pronounced dead and buried alive. The figure in the illustration appears trapped in a coffin, surrounded by darkness and despair.
Clarke's attention to detail brings Poe's words to life in a way that is both captivating and unsettling. The stark black-and-white contrast adds to the sense of dread that permeates this scene. It serves as a reminder of our mortality and the fragility of life itself.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of Poe's enduring legacy as a master storyteller who continues to captivate readers with his tales of mystery and imagination. This lithograph is not just a work of art; it is a window into the twisted mind of one of literature's greatest Gothic writers.
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