About “The Conqueror Worm”
"The Conqueror Worm" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe that explores themes of human mortality and the certainty of death. It was first published in 1843 in Graham's Magazine. Later, Poe included the poem in a revised version of his short story "Ligeia," published in 1845. In the story, the poem is attributed to the character Ligeia, who composes it and teaches it to the narrator during her final moments. The poem became closely linked to the story, enhancing its dark and philosophical tone. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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