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...And, all at once, the moon arouse through the thin…

“...And, all at once, the moon arouse through the thin ghastly mist, And was crimson in color... And they lynx which dwelleth forever in the tomb, came out therefrom. And lay down at the feet of the demon. And looked at him steadily in the face.” quote by Edgar Allan Poe
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“...And, all at once, the moon arouse through the thin ghastly mist, And was crimson in color... And they lynx which dwelleth forever in the tomb, came out therefrom. And lay down at the feet of the demon. And looked at him steadily in the face.”

Edgar Allan Poe

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A vivid, eerie scene of a moon rising through mist, confronting a demon, with a lynx emerging from a tomb.

In simple terms: Eerie moon scene confronting a demon with a lynx.

Key Takeaway

Observe the power of atmospheric description.

Themes

gothic darkness supernatural imagery

Mood

ominous haunting

Type

gothic poetic

When to use this quote

  • horror writing
  • nighttime walks
  • creative storytelling

Key Concepts

mythology psychology fear

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does the moon scene evoke?
  • How does the lynx symbolize hidden threats?
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