Two Ghosts by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of lost love and longing. The narrator describes two ghosts who haunt a mansion, reliving their past romance. They are trapped in their memories, unable to move on from their tragic fate. The ghosts reenact their final night together, with the woman dying in the man's arms. The poem conveys a sense of sadness, yearning, and eternal devotion.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1893 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Supernatural Fiction · 582 words
First lines
Two dead men boarded a spectral ship In the astral Port of Space; On that ghost-filled barque, they met in the dark, And halted, face to face.
‘Now whither away'-called one of the ghosts, ‘This ship sets sail for Earth. On the astral plane you must remain, Where the newly dead have birth.'
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Supernatural Fiction, Poetry, Fantasy
- Length: 582 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Gothic Fiction — The narrative involves spectral ships, ghosts, and a dark, eerie atmosphere.
- Romantic Fiction — The central theme revolves around love, longing, and the emotional ties between the living and the dead.
- Supernatural Fiction — The plot includes elements of the supernatural, such as ghosts and the astral plane.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic, with structured verses and rhyming schemes.
Tags
Romance · Ghosts · Supernatural · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Paranormal · Fantasy · Fiction · Classic · Literary · American Literature