The Complete Poetry and Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe (eBook)
1549 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740433-0 (EAN)
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) remains one of the towering figures in American literature, known for his masterful blend of the macabre, mystery, and lyrical prowess. His life, as tormented as the characters in his tales, began in Boston and was marred by tragedy from a young age, with the death of his mother and his estrangement from his foster father. Poe's contributions to the literary world encompass a vast range of genres, from horror and detective fiction to satirical prose and pioneering poetic style. His 'The Complete Poetry and Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe' offers readers a comprehensive look at the breadth and depth of his literary genius. Poe's hypnotic rhythms, as evidenced by works such as 'The Raven' and 'Annabel Lee,' showcase his singular ability to blend musicality with poignant thematic concerns. Moreover, his tales such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher' reflect a fascination with the human psyche and the darker sides of human experience. His seminal detective stories, including 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' have been credited with establishing the detective fiction genre. Poe's literary style—often somber and rich in symbolism—delved into themes of death, decay, and the supernatural, making him a central figure of American Romanticism and a forerunner to the gothic tradition in literature. Despite a life shadowed by financial difficulties and personal demons, Poe's influence endures, his work continuously resonating with new generations of readers and writers.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton |
Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror | |
Schlagworte | 19th century poetry • American Gods • American Gothic • American horror fiction • Dark Romanticism • Edgar Allan Poe anthology • Fantasy • Gothic literature classics • Halloween • Harry Potter • Horror • literary enigmas • Lovecraft • Macabre Tales • Melancholic Aesthetic • Mysterious Narratives • Mystery • Poe's complete works • Poe short stories collection • psychological horror • Robert Frost • Romantic poetry • Sherlock Holmes • Stephen King • Supernatural • Supernatural Fiction • supernatural thriller books • Tales of mystery and macabre • The Einstein Prophecy • The Raven and other poems • Thriller • Victorian Era • Walt Whitman |
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