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Edgar Allan Poe: King Pest (litho)
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Edgar Allan Poe: King Pest (litho)
8631026 Edgar Allan Poe: King Pest (litho) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Pest. "Avast there a bit, I say, and tell us who the devil ye all are!" 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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Devil Poe Edgar Allan 1809 1849
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This haunting lithograph captures the essence of Edgar Allan Poe's macabre tale, "King Pest." Illustrated by Harry Clarke in 1919 and digitally cleaned for modern viewing, this print brings to life the eerie atmosphere of Poe's dark imagination.
In this scene, we see a group of mysterious figures gathered around King Pest himself, their faces obscured by shadows and their intentions unclear. The central figure demands answers from the others with a sense of urgency and suspicion that permeates the entire composition.
The black and white contrast adds to the overall sense of foreboding, as if we are peering into a world where light struggles to penetrate the darkness. Clarke's intricate details bring out every wrinkle in King Pest's cloak and every shadowy corner of the room, drawing us deeper into Poe's twisted narrative.
As one of Poe's lesser-known works, "King Pest" is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by those brave enough to delve into its depths. This print serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of one of literature's most enigmatic figures, inviting viewers to explore the mysteries that lie within its pages.
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