Ligeia

Summary

«Ligeia» is a gothic tale by Edgar Allan Poe, in which the narrator reminisces about his late wife Ligeia, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellect. He recounts their life together, her mysterious illness, and her death. After her passing, the narrator marries another woman, Rowena, but cannot forget Ligeia. Soon, Rowena falls ill and dies, but at the moment of her death, something strange occurs: her body begins to change, and ultimately, the resurrected Ligeia stands before the narrator. The story explores themes of love, death, and the supernatural, creating an atmosphere of mystery and horror.