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Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe, 2002.
Explores the theme of madness found in many of Edgar Allan Poe's short stories.
2,720 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper suggests that madness and its consequences is a major theme found in many of Edgar Allan Poe's stories. It also suggests that this theme is related to man's fascination with death, and, in a larger sense, with the broader theme of man's inhumanity to man. Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" is used throughout the paper to demonstrate these themes . The paper also discusses the role of the narrator in Poe's works and how the reader is supposed to respond to the narrator.
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"In the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator shows his inhumanity to the old man by murdering him. However, the old man is also depicted as taking an inhuman delight in tormenting the younger man over the years. When the young man hears the beating heart after the murder, that heart is a reminder to him that he has taken a life, that he has treated the old man not as a human being but as an obstacle to be removed. The narrator tells his own story and allows the reader into his mind, which only adds to the uncertainty as to whether the heart is a real sound or an imagined one. The policemen do not hear it, of course, while the young man is tormented by it, much as he tormented the old man in killing him."
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Edgar Allan Poe?s Short Stories, 2005.
This paper discusses autobiographical elements in Edgar Allan Poe's short stories "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher".
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that Edgar Allan Poe's short stories "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher", which explored the inner workings of the mind, were unlike the general style of writing of the time. The author points out that Poe led a troubled life, which may explain why his writing is so complex and filled with tormented characters. The paper relates that many connections have been made between Poe and these two short stories because he chose to write them in first person thus giving the reader the impression that they are autobiographical; his use of first person narration also aids the underlying psychological subtext because the reader is being told a story and can evaluate the narrator along with the story he is telling.
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"Poe's characters in "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" are afflicted with mental instability which, similar to Poe, has been attributed to loss. Poe's father abandoned the family in 1810, and shortly after passed away. Poe's mother passed away in 1811, from tuberculosis which was very early in the author's life. Tomc believed the loss of his mother and wife, later in his career, created a lasting impression on his writing. The mental instability Poe acquired from the loss of his parents is reflected in both the narrator in "The Black Cat" and Roderick Usher from "The Fall of the House of Usher" although both characters react to the instability differently. In terms of mental instability the narrator in "The Black Cat" describes his self as being "more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others.""
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Edgar Allan Poe: Short Stories, 2008.
Compares two short stories "Metzengerstein" and "A Tale Of The Ragged Mountains" by Edgar Allan Poe.
1,375 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses Edgar Allan Poe's "Metzengerstein" and "A Tale Of The Ragged Mountains" by examining the relationship between symbolic imagery and the human psyche in these short stories. The author points out that in "Metzengerstein", Poe's uses the physical object of a tapestry to symbolize the acute madness that is befalling the protagonist Frederick Baron Metzengerstein. The paper then relates ways that Poe's literary techniques and devices are used for specific purposes in "A Tale of the Ragged Mountains". The paper concludes that, in both of these short stories, Poe is advocating the idea that what may appear to be is not always what it is.
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"In addition to the short story "Metzengerstein," the similar use of a physical object to allegorize a character's psyche can also be seen in Poe's short story "A Tale Of The Ragged Mountains." Daniel J. Philippon (1998) discusses this specific literary technique of Poe's in his article "Poe in the Ragged Mountains' Environmental History And Romantic Aesthetics." Philippon explains how most of Poe's stories explore the internal landscape of his characters at the expense of the physical world."
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"The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe, 2008.
A review of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "The Oblong Box".
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines the importance of the setting in the book, "The Oblong Box", by Edgar Allan Poe. The paper first explains that when considering the settings in any story, it is important to consider the geographical location, the time, weather conditions, social conditions, and the mood. The paper then looks at how all of these parts of the setting play an important role in the story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The paper also points out that time of the story is important because it helps to build the suspense of the story as time (in the short story) is delayed without explanation.
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"First, consider the place where the story takes place. The place is the packet-ship called, Independence. Poe tells how the ship would have many passengers and one of the passengers is a man called Mr. Cornelius Wyatt who is an artist and having been a fellow-student with him at the C--- University. This is an important part of the setting that will lead the story from one point to another as the narrator tries to find out why Wyatt is not friendly and even to the death of Wyatt in the last section of the story. Included in the setting is the fact that Mr. Wyatt having three state rooms with these rooms being roomy."
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart", 2003.
A review of the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, with specific interest in the character of the Mad Man.
882 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews Edgar Allan Poe's short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart", analyzing the character the Mad Man and the style of writing used by Poe to best portray this character. The utilization of the Mad Man's voice, allowing him to project his state of mind and feelings, makes this short story a remarkable piece of literature.
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"In this paper, the main argument presented is that Poe's writing style is crafted in such a way wherein the Madman tries to project that he still thinks rationally and reasonably, while at the same time betraying himself by talking about his feelings towards the old man's blue eye. Combining both the Mad Man's rational narrative and emotional preoccupation with the old man's old eye, it can be said that Poe, in the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," has shown madness in the point of view of the Mad Man. That is, as he succumbs to insanity, rational thought and emotional preoccupations remained in conflict with each other, later resulting to his breakdown in front of the authorities. Thus, this paper's organization is based on these two themes: one highlighting the Mad Man's rational thoughts, and the other, centering on his emotional instability."
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Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat', 2002.
An analysis of the short story "narrated" by Edgar Allan Poe ' The Black Cat', and how he portrays the cat as a sinister and demonic creature.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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Metaphors not only can be used as literal interpretation of events, but also have metaphorical meanings. A good example would be the black cat in Edgar Allan Poe?s ?The Black Cat? and how the narrator in the story implied throughout the story that the cat is of demonic creature. The black cat in the short story not only has a literal meaning of a normal household cat but also from a metaphorical-side of meaning, as the narrator?s personal demon, which haunts him throughout the story and brings him to the point of near insanity.
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"The first mention of the black cat in the short story is when the narrator?s wife noticed his partiality for domestic pets and ?lost no opportunity of procuring those of the most agreeable kind? (894), which includes a black cat. In the beginning, the narrator describes the cat as a ?large and beautiful animal, entirely black, and sagacious to a degree? (894). When he describes the cat in this way, the narrator gave us his view of the cat as an everyday, normal household cat that people who have had an encounter with cats can feel a real connection to. Even though some people might have the superstitious belief that an entirely black cat might be a minion of the underworld or a witch in disguise which his wife did when she ?made frequent allusions to the ancient popular notion? (894), the narrator tries his best to also show that this is a normal cat like any other. The narrator also gives the pet the name of Pluto, which is the name for the god of the underworld in Roman mythology. By doing this, he further connects the black cat of his to something from the underworld. He also calls what he sees when he went back to check out the ruins of his house that burned down as an apparition (895) and a ?phantasm of the cat? (896). An apparition is a ghost or spirit and by following what the narrator describes, his view of the black cat goes from a normal household pet to something that haunts him for months. The loss of the cat not only brought him remorse at what he did to the cat when he hung it on a rope but also regret at the loss of a fine pet."
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Edgar Allan Poe: Guilty Conscience, 2006.
An exploration of some of the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explores the works of Edgar Allan Poe,by looking at the man behind the book. The author specifically centers on the two most famous works of Poe, "Tell- Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat" by examining the attitudes of the characters and how they are portrayed and what message the books are trying to give.The author concludes that with the similarities and differences between these two main works of Edgar Allan Poe, it is easy to see why Poe is considered one of the most controversial writers of all time and why has been criticized and also had much honor.
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"The task of the narrator begins with careful planning, but in the end his guilty conscience creates his downfall. For seven days, the narrator watches the old man while he sleeps. The narrator's comments show his confidence and courage in his plan to kill: "Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers - of my sagacity. I could scarcely contain my feelings of triumph" (Poe 810). The narrator's comfort in his evil act continued even when the police came to check on the old man and investigate the loud noises neighbors heard the night before: "I smiled,-for what had I to fear? I bade the gentlemen welcome" (Poe 813). However, the narrator's mind is quickly consumed with guilt, which creates his figment of the imagination of hearing the old man's heartbeat from under the flooring."
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2004.
This paper explores the enduring popularity of Edgar Allan Poe.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that, by almost all accounts, Edgar Allan Poe was an eccentric character during his life, and his legend has become even larger since his death. The author points out that Poe's short story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" (1841), is considered to be the first modern detective story, and his reviews of Nathaniel Hawthorne made him the first significant theorist of the modern short story. The author believes that Poe's poetry is good, but his stories of terror are true genius and rank among the most influential in modern literature.
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"One of Poe's many biographers reports that Edgar Allan Poe was born at 33 Hollis Street, Boston, Massachusetts, on January 19, 1809, the son of impoverished actors, David, and Elizabeth (nee Arnold) Poe. Poe's early life was a reflection of the harshest conditions these times had to offer, particularly in view of the unstable life of show business in which the Poes were involved. The Poes were so poor that they were not able to properly care for their firstborn son, William Henry, who was being raised by his paternal grandparents in Baltimore, Maryland. At the time of Edgar's birth, his mother, Elizabeth, may have already contracted tuberculosis and his father, David, was in the throes of acute alcoholism. Thus, David and Elizabeth, both with debilitating chronic diseases, dirt-poor with little or no prospects, unable to care for themselves or their first son, make the wise decision to have another baby."
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The Case of Edgar Allan Poe, 2004.
A look at the controversy surrounding the life and death of the author, Edgar Allan Poe.
2,085 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines how, since his death, there have been two different people with the name of Edgar Allen Poe. It looks at how many readers now believe Edgar Allan Poe was a drunkard and a drug addict who suffered from insanity. This paper points out why and how Poe's reputation was desecrated after his death and looks into both the falsehoods and truths of his life.
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"Griswold and Poe became acquainted in 1841 in connection to an anthology of poetry on which Griswold was working. Poe had given him some advice in regards to poets and works that he felt should be included in the book, but Griswold disregarded Poe?s advice. After the book was published, Poe, who was a critic, stated in a review that some of the poets who made their appearance were ?too mediocre to entitle them to particular notice?. Still, overall the review was a good one, but the negative comment angered Griswold. When a later review that was highly negative of both the book and Griswold?s talents was published anonymously, he assumed that Poe was responsible for that review."
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"The Mask of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe, 2001.
A look at the writing style and the structure that Edgar Allan Poe uses in his novel "The Mask of Red Death".
590 words (approx. 2.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 21.95
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A look at the structure and use of writing style in "The Mask of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe uses contrasting descriptions that work in conjunction with the literary elements to produce a dramatic impact. His use of contrasts helps tie the elements together and produces a powerful effect.
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"The Mask of the Red Death" is a fiction story with a structure strongly supported by literary elements, including tone, plot, symbols, characterization, and setting. The detailed description of the setting plays a key role in the structural development and helps the reader picture the sequence of events vividly. The plot is critical to the structure, as it unravels gradually, and the symbols and the tone complement it with strong detailed contrasts.
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Edgar Allan Poe?s ?Mystery Man?, 2002.
An examination of the mysteries surrounding Edgar Allan Poe's strange graveyard character in ?Mystery Man?.
2,405 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines the mysterious visitor who pays tribute to Edgar Allan Poe at his grave in Westminster Churchyard in Baltimore, Maryland.
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"Within the weathered brick walls of Westminster Churchyard, at the corner of Fayette and Greene Streets in Baltimore, Maryland, a cold marble shrine marks the final resting place of a tormented soul. 1 In life, he was haunted by torturing memories--memories of wrong and injustice and imputed dishonor and from a sense of some strange, impending doom. In death, his memory endures in the hearts of those who still honor his great literary genius as a poet who eternally searched for supernal beauty in a world filled with poverty and abandonment and produced some of the world's finest tales of the macabre and the supernatural"".
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2004.
This paper discusses Edgar Allan Poe, providing a brief biography of this writer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper offers an examination of Edgar Allan Poe that provides a brief biography of the writer. The paper then discusses the often conflicted psyche of his narrators whose irrationality often results in behavior that is not beneficial to them.
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"Edgar Allan Poe: Introduction. A writer of novels, short stories, reviews, poetry and other works, Edgar Allan Poe was born in January and died in October. Despite his premature death, Poe is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His parents were actors who died when he was a young boy, leaving Poe to live with a merchant named John Allan from who Poe took his middle name."
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2002.
Discusses the life and works of author, Edgar Allan Poe.
525 words (approx. 2.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 21.95
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This paper examines the works of Edgar Allan Poe and his life. The influence his life played in his works is addressed.
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Edgar Allan Poe, 2006.
A reflection of Edgar Allan Poe's life through an analysis of his poems and a review of his life.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses and reflects upon the lonely and difficult life of Edgar Allan Poe. The paper explains that Poe suffered from depression for most of his life and that it was this depression that eventually caused his early death. The paper uses the poetry of Poe as well as biographical information to reflect on the American poet's life.
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""Helen, they beauty is to me Like those Nicean barks of yore, That gently, o'er a perfumed sea, The weary, way-worn wanderer bore To his own native shore" (Barnet, Berman, and Burto 697). This is the first verse of the poem called, "To Helen," and it is only one of many poems and writings that Edgar Allan Poe wrote during his life. "Helen of Troy, [was] considered the most beautiful woman of ancient times" (Barnet, Berman, and Burto 697). No doubt, Edgar Allen Poe was touched by her beauty and moved to write this poem. Poe's biography will show that his life was difficult due to losing both of his parents before the age of three. This and the lost of his wife caused Poe to suffer with depression. This depression is what finally caused him to die at an early age. Looking at the biography and..."
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Death in the Works of Edgar Allan Poe, 2005.
A look at the theme of death in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Fall of the House of Usher".
1,047 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains how Edgar Allan Poe so effectively uses setting, atmosphere and symbolism, in two of his famous works, to explore the theme of death.
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"Jack Sullivan notes that Poe "revolutionized the horror tale, endowing it with new psychological insight and consistency of tone and atmosphere" (323). "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" are two excellent examples of how Poe captures his audience with mood and tone and keep them interested with a totally unique and macabre atmosphere. Included in this mix is the element of fear, which is anything but normal. Michael Burduck claims that Poe's tales probe "pain, decay, and terror" to entertain his readers and "enlighten the dark tunnels of human life" (Burduck 102). Additionally, he notes that Poe "prefers to scare his audience from within" (105). These techniques operate in a fantastical way, especially when we consider Poe's almost constant theme of death."
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