Pen and ink drawing, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, depicting an open-beaked bird squawking atop a pile of ancient books, with a full moon partially obscured by swirling clouds. The artwork is rendered in extreme and intricate detail, embodying Gothic horror elements with an eerie and gloomy illumination. The scene is moody and dramatic, captured in ultra-high resolution with vivid contrasts. The bird possesses deformed eyes with irregular irises and pupils, appearing cross-eyed, while the setting evokes an unsettling atmosphere with its dark shadows and sharp contrasts. The composition is devoid of any modern distractions like text or signatures, maintaining an intense focus on the mysterious and haunting visual narrative.