EDGAR ALLAN POE Many authors' literary works are often influenced by their own personal life experiences. ... The juxtaposition of Poe's life and work is most evident in the morbid personalities and melancholy themes of his literary compositions, similar to those of his life. ... Most of Edgar's work with the Messenger was of critical nature but he also published some literary work such as "Berenice" and "Morella". ... Thus the primary Morella fulfills her prediction, sustaining her character and protracting her own life through the life of her child. ... Edgar moved ar...

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There are no extra elements in Poe- no sub-plots, no minor characters, and no distractions (except those that show the madness of deranged first- person narrators). ... Despite his surface simplicity, Poe's artistry can be appreciated only when a reader explores his use of literary devices. ... Poe masterfully combines many literary techniques to fully achieve this spooky feeling. ...

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It also in a specific manner tries to make parallels between Poe's own character and his projections onto his tales and poems, in here "The Oval Portrait". ... Also to explore the inner psyche or the idea behind the creation of the characters in the story and relate them to Poe's own personality and background: The Narrator, The Painter and his Bride. ... In other words, the main focal point of the article is on the psychology of the characters in the story. ... Gothic Literature The Gothic, a literary movement that focused on ruin, decay, death, terror, and chaos, and priv...

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The writings of Edgar Allan Poe are known for their presence of horror, mystery, and tragedies, but what influenced his original stories and writings have been on the mind of his audience since his death. Over the years rumors have spread, saying maybe he was a little crazy, or his addictions drove ...

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