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The Pit and the Pendulum (1843) story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) American poet and story writer
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Date: 28th March 2014
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The Pit and the Pendulum (1843) story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) American poet and story writer
The Pit and the Pendulum (1843) story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) American poet and story writer, creator of the American Gothic story. The prisoner, condemned to death by the Inquisition, lies looking up at the pendulum armed with a scimitar blade which is swinging nearer his heart with each sweep. At the last moment, rats eat through his bonds and free him to undergo the next ordeal. Illustration published London 1882
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1843 1882 Allan American Armed Author Blade Bonds Condemned Death Edgar Free Gothic Heart Inquisition Lies Literature Moment Pendulum Poet Prisoner Published Rats Story Sweep Swinging Writer Nearer Ordeal Scimitar Undergo
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us into the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum". The image depicts a pivotal moment in this American Gothic story, where a condemned prisoner lies helplessly on the cold stone floor, gazing up at the menacing pendulum armed with a scimitar blade. With each ominous sweep, it draws nearer to his vulnerable heart, symbolizing impending doom. Created by Edgar Allan Poe, an esteemed American poet and masterful storyteller of his time, this illustration captures the essence of his dark and macabre literary style. Published in London in 1882, it serves as a haunting visual representation of one man's struggle against an unforgiving fate orchestrated by the Inquisition. In this gripping scene, just as all hope seems lost for our protagonist, salvation arrives unexpectedly. Rats emerge from their hiding places and gnaw through his bonds, setting him free to face yet another harrowing ordeal. This twist adds an element of suspense and unpredictability to Poe's narrative. Through this evocative image captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of Poe's enduring legacy as a pioneer of American literature. His ability to delve into the depths of human fear and explore themes such as confinement and imminent danger continues to captivate readers worldwide.
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