Clock Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“And the life of the ebony clock went out with that of the last of the gay. And the flames of the tripods expired. And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Ebony Clock" (fictional), 1845
The poem describes a world plunged into darkness and decay, where time and life cease under a dominating, ominous force.
In simple terms: Darkness and death dominate a dying world.
Contemplate the fragility of existence.
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Type
When to use this quote
- literature
- gothic fiction
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the "Red Death" symbolize?
- How does this reflect human fear of oblivion?
The vivid imagery may be overly bleak for some readers.