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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.” quote by Edgar Allan Poe
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“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.”

Edgar Allan Poe

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.

Key Takeaway

Contemplate the fragility of existence.

Themes

mortality decay darkness apocalypse

Mood

somber intense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literature
  • gothic fiction
  • philosophical discourse

Key Concepts

nihilism existential dread

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the "Red Death" symbolize?
  • How does this reflect human fear of oblivion?
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The vivid imagery may be overly bleak for some readers.

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