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THE MAN OF THE CROWD (Page footer). Date: First published: 1850
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1850 Heads Imagination Mystery Tales
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled 'The Man of the Crowd' by the enigmatic Edgar Allan Poe, was first published in 1850 as the final tale in his collection 'Tales of Mystery and Imagination'. The haunting illustration, which appears as a footer on the page, captures the essence of Poe's masterful storytelling and his fascination with the complexities of the human psyche. The scene depicts a solitary figure, his face obscured by the brim of his hat, lost in the midst of a bustling crowd. The man's intense gaze, fixed on the viewer, is both intriguing and unsettling, as if he holds a secret that only the brave or the foolish would dare to uncover. The chaotic, swirling masses of people in the background serve to heighten the sense of mystery and unease, as if the man could disappear into the crowd at any moment. Poe's 'The Man of the Crowd' is a chilling exploration of the power of observation and the dangers of the unknown. The story follows an unnamed narrator who becomes obsessed with a man he sees in a London crowd, and follows him through the streets of the city in an attempt to uncover his identity and motives. However, as the man eludes capture and the narrator becomes increasingly consumed by his obsession, it becomes clear that the true mystery lies not in the man himself, but in the dark, unknowable depths of the human mind. This haunting image, with its intriguing subject matter and atmospheric composition, is a fitting representation of Poe's enduring legacy as a master of mystery and the macabre. It serves as a reminder that even in the midst of a crowded world, there are still secrets waiting to be uncovered, and that the most intriguing mysteries may be the ones that lie closest to home.
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