Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Edgar Allen Poe


Edgar Allen Poe was an American poet who was known for his gothic or horror stories. Some of the pieces he is most known for are The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, and The Fall of Ligea. In most of his stories, it takes place in a spooky place, and he gives you clues that makes you want to know more. Poe leaves hints in his writing about his own life. In just about every story that I’ve read  from Poe, someone dies. I am aware that he lost three loved ones, all in a short period of time, maybe this is why he kills off people in his story. His wife Virginia was also his cousin, this refers back to his story “The Fall of the House of Usher.” In the story, he tells us that the Usher family likes to marry within the family, in order to keep the wealth. Funny how his uncle left him all of his wealth right before he died! All in all, I think Poe is a great writer! His stories are intriguing and leaves you wanting more. 

4 comments:

  1. Do you feel as if his writing would be suitable for everybody to read?

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  2. Have you noticed any repeated/stressed similarities between his work and his life?

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  3. You see my previous comment, and where is the celebration of yourself?

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