The Complete Essays, Literary Studies, Criticism, Cryptography & Autography (eBook)
1335 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740076-9 (EAN)
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) stands among the most influential American writers and is often hailed as a central figure in Romanticism, known for his macabre and gothic tales. An enigmatic genius, Poe's contribution to the development of the detective story and science fiction genres is seminal. His literary craft is characterized by his keen psychological insights and attention to the darker aspects of the human psyche. 'The Complete Essays, Literary Studies, Criticism, Cryptography & Autography' represents a compendium of his critical work, showcasing his intellect across disciplines from literature to cryptography. Poe's erudition is evident in his critiques, often blending gothic preoccupations with a unique aesthetic theory. His complex relationship with the American literary scene of the Nineteenth Century was underscored by his role as a critic, where he was as likely to praise as he was to excoriate his contemporaries. A tragic figure, Poe's life was marred by personal losses and struggles with addiction, which imbued his work with a profound sense of melancholy and existential dread. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, his work has endured, testifying to the depth of his vision and his understanding of the intricacies of the human condition. Poe's narratives are not solely entertainments but elaborate tapestries woven with the threads of human fears and desires, a legacy that cements him in the pantheon of American letters.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton |
Schlagworte | 19th-century literary criticism • 19th Century Literary Criticism • Actresses • American literary scholarship • American Literature • classic american literature • Critical acumen • Edgar Allan Poe autography • edgar allan poe essays • Fiction • George Orwell • Gothic literature analysis • Henry Miller • how to write poetry • intellectual exploration • Leaves of Grass • Literary Analysis • literary analysis and essays • Literary Theory • Married people • Mystery themes • New York • nonfiction anthology • N.Y. • Paradise Lost • Poe essay collection • Poe's cryptography writings • Poe's influence on literature • Poe's literary studies • Psyche exploration • Robert Frost • Romantic literary theories • Stay-at-home fathers • Susan Sontag • The Divine Comedy • The Heart of Haiku • Washington Irving • Working Mothers |
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