Morella

Summary

In Edgar Allan Poe's story "Morella," a mysterious and dark tale of love and death unfolds. The unnamed protagonist marries a woman named Morella, who possesses deep knowledge of philosophy and mysticism. Their marriage is overshadowed by a strange atmosphere, as Morella is engrossed in the study of occult sciences and philosophical treatises, which causes her husband to feel anxious and alienated. Over time, Morella falls ill and, sensing her impending death, tells her husband that her spirit will not leave him. After her death, the man tries to forget her, but soon he has a daughter who bears an uncanny resemblance to her mother. He decides not to name the girl, but on the day of her christening, in a sudden impulse, he names her Morella. As time passes, the daughter grows, and her resemblance to her late mother becomes increasingly apparent, horrifying the father. On the day the girl reaches the age at which Morella died, she dies, uttering words that confirm the mother's spirit indeed never left them. The story ends on a chilling note as the father, shocked and driven mad by grief, discovers that the daughter's coffin is empty.