Ligeia

About “Ligeia”

"Ligeia" is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife, Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent woman with dark hair. She becomes ill and writes a poem titled "The Conqueror Worm." Before she dies, she recites lines attributed to Joseph Glanvill. The story is known for its dark and mysterious tone. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)