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The Lost Lenore: A One-Act Play
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025809939
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Lost Lenore, a One-Act Play is a dramatic work that delves into the haunting themes and melancholic beauty associated with the life and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Written by Beverley R. Tucker, the play captures the essence of Gothic romanticism through its exploration of loss, memory, and the elusive figure of Lenore, a motif immortalized in Poe's most famous verses.
The narrative serves as a poignant tribute to the psychological depth and atmospheric tension that define the American Gothic tradition. As a one-act play, it offers a focused and intense examination of the tragic intersection between a creator's personal grief and his enduring artistic legacy. Tucker, writing with a deep appreciation for the literary history of the American South, provides a script that is both a compelling performance piece and a thoughtful reflection on the nature of mourning.
This work remains a significant artifact of early 20th-century drama, appealing to students of American literature and admirers of Poe's unique aesthetic. The Lost Lenore, a One-Act Play invites readers and audiences alike to revisit the shadows of the past and the immortal resonance of a love lost but never forgotten.
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