Category: Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allen Poes The Tell-Tale Heart published in 1843, explores the psychological paranoia which facilitates the psychoanalytical journey of a madman. The grotesque deviation of the murderers seemingly sane mindset dramatizes the equivocation which, instead of its attempts to separate from madness, rather highlights it. The wide range of imagery and sensory descriptions used within…

To analyze the theme of insanity in Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Tell-Tale Heart, would require a definition of insanity. The American Journal of Insanity defines insanity as a chronic disease of the brain, producing either a derangement of the intellectual faculties or a prolonged change of the feelings, affections, and habits of the…

Introduction Edgar Allan Poe, renowned for his macabre and mysterious tales, employs rich symbolism in his short story ‘The Black Cat.’ Through the use of symbolic elements, Poe delves into the depths of human psychology, exploring themes of guilt, insanity, and the destructive power of obsession. This critical essay aims to unravel the symbolism embedded…

Abstract The objective of this work is to analyze the presence of characteristic elements of Poes narrative which are related to his own life in order to explain them though Sigmund Freuds theories about narcissism and psychoanalysis. The method employed to achieve this goal is a comparative analysis of some of the most representative stories…

The literary texts The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe and Im a Mad Dog Biting Myself for Sympathy by Louise Erdrich both explore the depraved and cynical approach to humanity. These texts are analogous with its incorporation of a compelling psychological nature: imprisonment of the mind and the absence of remorse. A deeper…

In Edgar Allan Poes gothic tales the use of literary devices such as setting, symbolism, and point of view are frequently used to reveal significant aspects of a central character. This can be portrayed in the short stories by Edgar Allen Poe’s tell-tale heart, the black cat, the fall of the house of the usher.…

Both Romanticism and Dark Romanticism values emotions as more important than knowledge and logical thinking. However, Dark Romanticism uses different forms of expression. Most popular representatives of this genre, such as Herman Melville or Edgar Alan Poe, believed that there is no stronger emotion than fear. That is why Dark Romanticism is often associated with…

¨Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night (Edgar Allan Poe). Poe was born in Boston on January 19th, 1809. In the biography Poe: His Life and Legacy by Jeffrey Meyers, he explains how Poes birth caused his family some financial turmoil, as they were…

Introduction The Raven is a narrative poem by the American author edgar allan bo 1809-1849 published in 1845. Characterized by his music, his flamboyant language and the artificial atmosphere that it creates. The poem speaks of a mysterious visit of a raven speaking to a frightened lover and follows his slow descent into madness. The…

In this paper, it will compare and contrast Edgar Allen Poes poetry and Emily Dickinsons poetry. It will analyze their styles, their take death, embodiment of death, and America. It will also give a short back ground of the poets and their lives. Emily Dickinson (1830  1886) is recognized as one of the greatest…