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Morella

Edgar Allan Poe
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Morella

Fiction | Short Story | Adult

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Edgar Allan Poe

Morella

Fiction | Short Story | Adult
Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 19th century

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "Morella," Edgar Allan Poe explores themes of identity and the supernatural. A person experiences profound turmoil after marrying the enigmatic Morella, whose deep knowledge leads to eerie transformations. As time progresses, their life becomes intertwined with unsettling events that blur the line between life and death, ultimately leading to a haunting climax.

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Unnerving

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.6

2,882 ratings

54%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Morella by Edgar Allan Poe showcases his Gothic mastery, blending themes of identity and the supernatural. Readers appreciate the eerie atmosphere and psychological depth, though some find the narrative dense and complex. The story’s haunting qualities linger, enticing fans of Poe’s exploration of the uncanny, despite its challenging prose and pacing.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Morella?

A reader who enjoys Morella by Edgar Allan Poe is likely drawn to Gothic literature, psychological exploration, and themes of identity and mortality. Fans of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley or Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë may appreciate its haunting atmosphere and deep, dark emotional currents.

3.6

2,882 ratings

54%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 19th century

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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