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Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is one of the foremost American authors and poets of his age, and in fact any age. Considered by many critics as an exponent of the Romantic Movement in America, Poe’s brand of Romanticism is better described as Dark Romanticism. His themes are generally gloomy, sorrowful, and mysterious, and hence, they… Continue reading The Valley of Unrest Summary by Edgar Allan Poe

‘Spirits of the Dead’ was first published under the name ‘Visits of the Dead’ in the 1827 collection of Poe’s poetry known as Tamerlane and Other Poems. The title was changed for re-publication in another collection entitled Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane and Minor Poems, which was published two years later. The rhyme scheme of each of… Continue reading Spirits of the Dead Analysis by Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is an American author and poet belonging to the Romantic era. However, his most common theme of choice is horror, unlike other Romantics perhaps. His depiction of nature makes use of fear-inducing imagery, and his poems are often mysterious and ambiguous in their meanings. ‘Spirits of the Dead’ is no exception.… Continue reading Spirits of the Dead Summary by Edgar Allan Poe

Biographical Reference and Publication History: Born in 1809, Edgar Allen Poe was brought up by John and Frances Allen, after this mother’s death in 1811. In his short span of life (1809-1849), he had already witnessed many tragic deaths in his family including the death of his beloved young wife Virginia Clemm in 1847, on… Continue reading Eulalie Analysis by Edgar Allen Poe

Poe’s stature as a major figure in world literature is based on his poetry and short stories. His works manifested in brilliant language and technique mixed with inventive style and imagination. His poetry even influenced the French Symbolists of the late nineteenth century who in turn shaped the direction of the modern literature. Death, after-life,… Continue reading Analysis of Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe

The summary of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe echoes the poet’s requiem for love that is long lost and perhaps can never be made to return back. The Raven; which happens to be one of the very best creations of Poe is often referred to as a poem with a mark of melancholy where… Continue reading Summary of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe