Chapter 7美国文学.pptVIP

Chapter 7 Edgar Allen Poe stands alone in A. R Content The life of Allen Poe Poe’s literary position and his poetic theories Poe’s poems Poe’s theories for short story Poe’s short stories Edgar Allen Poe 1809-49 The most controversial and most misunderstood literary figure in the history of American literature. critic, poet, short story writer, editor of a number of magazines At 27, he married his 13-year-old cousin, whose death in 1847 left him inconsolable and bitterer with life than ever. p105 Edgar Allen Poe It was in Europe that Poe enjoyed respect and welcome. p105