The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion
A dying man recounts a conversation with his sister about the end of the world and the cyclical nature of time. The world has ended in a catastrophic event known as the "Great Calamity" and the survivors are reincarnated into a new world where they repeat their lives from the past.
By Edgar Allan Poe · First published 1839 · Genre: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Gothic Fiction · 2,482 words
First lines
Πυρ σοι προσοισω. / I will bring fire to thee. / Euripides, Androm.
Eiros:
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Allan Poe
- Date: 1839 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Drama
- Length: 2,482 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The narrative explores themes of cosmic catastrophe and the impact of astronomical phenomena on humanity, characteristic of science fiction.
- Philosophical Fiction — The dialogue delves into existential questions and the nature of existence, reflecting philosophical themes.
- Gothic Fiction — The work contains elements of horror and the sublime, typical of Gothic literature, particularly in its depiction of destruction and despair.
- Speculative Fiction — The story speculates on the consequences of a comet's approach, fitting the speculative fiction genre.
Tags
Science Fiction · Philosophy · Astronomy · Cosmology · Time Travel · Alternate Realities · Dystopia · Utopia · Speculative Fiction · Esotericism · Mystery · Paradox