Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque Vol. 2 (eBook)
136 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654742380-5 (EAN)
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), known predominantly for his macabre and gothic fiction, remains a central figure in the American Romantic Movement and is often hailed as a forerunner to the modern detective story. Born to a family of traveling actors, Poe's early years were marred by the death of his mother and later his father abandoning the family. He was taken in by the Allan family of Richmond, Virginia but never formally adopted, which partially influenced his later works characterized by themes of loss and alienation. Poe's literary career spans poetry, short stories, and literary criticism, with his most notable works including 'The Raven,' 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' In 'Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque Vol. 2,' a collection published in 1840, Poe explores the grotesque and the arabesque through a compendium of tales, illustrating his literary prowess and the depth of his imagination. Scholarly discussions of his work often highlight his pioneering use of psychological depth, his exploration of the human condition, and his contributions to the horror and dark romantic literary traditions. Despite struggling with financial instability and personal demons, Poe's legacy endures, with his craftsmanship influencing not only literature but also the broader realms of art, culture, and psychology.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 22.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror |
Schlagworte | 19th Century American Literature • 19th century literature • American Gothic • Classic • dark imagination • Dark Romanticism • Despair and loss • Edgar Allan Poe • edgar allan poe stories • Gothic fiction classics • Gothic Horror • Historical • horror short stories • literary classic • literary collections • Macabre Tales • Narrative artistry • Poe's macabre tales • psychological depth • psychological thriller books • Supernatural Fiction • unreliable narrators • vintage horror literature |
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