Angel Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
““Lo! 'tis a gala night Within the lonesome latter years! An angel throng, bewinged, bedight In veils, and drowned in tears, Sit in a theatre, to see A play of hopes and fears [...]””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Haunted Palace” excerpt, 1839
A night of sorrowful spectacle where hopes and fears are displayed like a tragic performance.
In simple terms: Sorrowful night shows hopes and fears.
Observe emotions, accept their drama.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic analysis
- catharsis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions surface in your own “theatre”?
- How does observing fear help growth?
May overlook resilience behind tears.