His writings are still studied today in schools, and his definitions of literary terms and ideas are among the most accurate. ... Poe wrote his literary works along his own guidelines that he named, "The Unity of Effect."" ... All of these small quotations are examples of brief, and to the point descriptions that give the reader a clear image and picture of the setting. ... An excellent example of his detailed descriptions is in the following passage: Its principle feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. ...

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