Man's real life is happy, chiefly because he is ever expecting that it soon will be so

Man's real life is happy, chiefly because he is ever expecting that it soon will be so

Edgar Allan Poe, a master of the macabre and the mysterious, often explored themes of despair, madness, and death in his works. However, despite his dark and haunting tales, Poe also delved into the complexities of human emotions and the pursuit of happiness. In his writing, Poe often touched upon the idea that man's real life is happy, chiefly because he is ever expecting that it soon will be so.

One of Poe's most famous works, "The Masque of the Red Death," explores the theme of the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it. The story follows Prince Prospero as he tries to evade the Red Death by locking himself and his courtiers in a secluded abbey. Despite his efforts to create a world of luxury and pleasure, the Red Death eventually infiltrates the abbey, reminding the prince and his guests of the impermanence of life.