An eidolon is the astral double of a living being a phantom-double of the human form, which can appear under certain conditions to survivors of the deceased. “Eidolon” is from the poem “Dream-Land” published in 1844 which describes a traveler’s experiences in an alternative world in which ghosts and ghouls haunt a cold and terrifying landscape. The poem recollects the childhood memories of the speaker and illustrates how the experiences of his childhood have affected his life. By Edgar Allan Poe Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. This poem is written from the perspective of an adult who remembers his troubled childhood which made him sad. In this poem, the speaker is reflecting on his childhood and realizing that he was a lot different than his peers. “Alone” was a poem that was never published during his lifetime but has become one of his most popular works. Edgar Allan Poe was one of the worlds most influential writers and 2009 marked the 200th anniversary of his birth. It was inspired by the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Set in two movements for clarinet and marimba, Poe was written for the Unfiltered Duo. This well-crafted work is a perfect recital piece filled with reflection, drama, and excitement. Inspired by two poems by Edgar Allan Poe, Poe is a challenging duet for clarinet & marimba set in two contrasting movement.
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