Lesson-4-Edgar-Allen-Poe-美国文学.pptxVIP

Edgar Allan Poe;Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849);II. Life and Career;Poe married his 13-year-old cousin Virginia Clemm;Bostons Fort of Independence where Poe was stationed first in the army; III. Edgar Allan Poe’s Works;IV. Controversial Comments on Poe Probably the most controversial and most misunderstood literary figure in American literary history Poe 也许是美国文学历史上最备受争议的人物。 Reasons: His criticisms against Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 他曾发表过对 朗费罗的负面评论。 Negative comments Emerson– “jingle man” 爱默生评论他是一个叮当诗人—顺口溜 Mark Twain – Poe’s unreadable 不值得一读 Henry James – “enthusiasm for Poe is the m