美国文学史Chapter Seven.pptVIP

Chapter Seven Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) I. Literary Status Pioneer of American Horror Tales Pioneer of American Detective Tales Pioneer of American Southern writings Pioneer of American Psycho-Analytic fiction Editor, Poet and Professional literary critic II. Life and Career Born in an actor and actress’s family – his parents died when he was very small –adopted by a Virginia rich businessman John Allan – entered the Virginia University at 17 – West Point where he began to write poetry – then tales – editor of magazines such as The Southern Literary Messenger, Graham’s magazine, etc. at 2