Tarot Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe Tarot
A deck inspired by the works and life of the master of Gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe. Each card is an image taken from his poems, stories and symbolic motifs reflecting darkness, tragedy, passion and mysticism. This deck turns Tarot reading into a literary journey through the mysterious worlds of the subconscious and Gothic romance.
Author : Rose Wright
Illustrator : Eugene Smith
Publisher : Llewellyn Publications
Year of publication : 2020
Number of cards : 78
Description : Deck in a gift box with an English-language guide booklet
Subject : Gothic, psychology, death and rebirth, symbolism of Poe's works
Tradition : Rider–Waite–Smith with literary adaptations of plots
Illustrations : Dark, expressive scenes in the Victorian Gothic style, rich in detail and allusions to the works of Poe
Card size : about 7 x 12 cm
Suitable for : Those who love literature, dark symbolism and are looking for an atmospheric deck for deep, emotionally charged work
This deck is like a living dream of Poe - in it poetry, fear, love and mystery are intertwined in one space of arcana.