Thomas Lovell Beddoes
Thomas Lovell Beddoes was an English poet, dramatist, and physician. He is best known for his macabre and Gothic poetry, as well as his unfinished drama 'Death's Jest-Book'.
Books
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1. Death's Jest Book
"Death's Jest-Book" is a dark and complex tragedy that delves into themes of death, revenge, and the supernatural. The narrative follows the story of a prince who fakes his own death to exact vengeance on his perceived enemies, only to become entangled in a web of deceit, madness, and the macabre. As the characters navigate a world where the boundaries between life and the afterlife blur, the play explores the nature of mortality and the grim humor in the human condition, all set against a backdrop of poetic language and Gothic atmosphere.
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2. Poems Of Thomas Lovell Beddoes
This collection brings together the lyrical and often macabre poetry of a 19th-century English poet, known for his preoccupation with death and the supernatural. The poems weave a tapestry of the Gothic and the romantic, exploring themes of mortality, love, and the afterlife with a rich use of language and imagery. The poet's fascination with the darker aspects of the human psyche and the transient nature of life is evident throughout the anthology, which showcases his unique voice and contribution to Victorian literature.
The 7193rd Greatest Book of All Time
