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by Agnes Hollyhock (Introduction by)
Swoon over this hauntingly romantic collection of gothic love poems and quotes.
Ponder the melancholic beauty and passion of gothic love in Our Hearts Entangled, a curated collection of poems and quotes encapsulating the soul-stirring beauty of gothic romance. Featuring a beautiful typeface and red-stained edges, this gorgeously packaged book celebrates the allure of longing, the poetry of heartbreak, and the intensity of devotion, organized into eight thoughtful sections:- Eternal Love: Timeless devotion that transcends life and death.
- Soulmates: Emphasizing deep, spiritual connections.
- Otherworldliness: Supernatural allure, featuring gothic elements like ghosts or vampires.
- Devotion unto Death: Unwavering loyalty even in the face of mortality.
- Nature as a Mirror of Love: Using natural elements (storms, darkness) to echo the intensity of love.
- Silent Affection: Subtle, unspoken emotions and their power.
- Hope Amid Darkness: Love as a beacon in somber or melancholic settings.
- Heartbreak and Loss: Exploring the poignant beauty of lost love.
The pages are filled with timeless words from literary and gothic icons, interwoven with stunning and dark design elements that evoke an atmosphere of mystery and romance. Find anguished inspiration in the words of classical works and quotes, including:
- "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe
- "Sonnet 43" by Elizabeth Barret Browning
- "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." -- Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
- "I love you very tenderly. Remember me with affection, should you never hear from me again." -- Mary Shelley, Frankenstein
- "The Silence of Love" by Rumi
- "You--you strange, you almost unearthly thing!--I love as my own flesh." -- Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
- "The heavens torn asunder and an angel's voice heard upon earth for the delight of mankind and the utter capture of his heart." -- Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera
- "Die as lovers may--to die together, so that they may live together." -- J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Carmilla
- And more!
Our Hearts Entangled also features great scenes of love and affection from classic works like The Iliad, Little Women, Great Expectations, Romeo and Juliet, and The Great Gatsby. Additionally, the collection pays homage to some of the most famous gothic couples across literature, film, music, history, and more with short profiles chronicling their undying devotion to one another, featuring the likes of:
- Morticia and Gomez Addams
- Sally and Jack Skellington
- The love triangle of Mina, Jonathan, and Dracula
- Lisa Frankenstein and her monster
- Wuthering Heights' Heathcliff and Catherine
- Jane Eyre's Jane and Rochester
- And more!
Whether you're a romantic at heart, a fan of dark romance and Victorian literature, or a lover of goth aesthetics, this book offers moments of introspection and connection to the deep, mysterious, and often dark sides of love. Perfectly sized for bedside reading or to adorn a favorite bookshelf, this alluring package is a treasure to return to again and again and find new meaning in each phrase and every page.
Author Biography
Agnes Hollyhock is a lifelong Wiccan with an affinity for runes casting and tarot reading. She practices her craft in the Northeastern United States, where she lives with her beloved pet companions, cat Jack and tarantula Sally.
