The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5 by Edgar Allan Poe

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Author Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Title The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5
Note Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Philosophy of furniture -- A tale of Jerusalem -- The Sphinx -- Hop-Frog -- The man of the crowd -- Never bet the Devil your head -- Thou art the man -- Why the little Frenchman wears his hand in a sling -- Bon-Bon -- Some words with a mummy -- The poetic principle -- Old English poetry -- Poems -- Poems of manhood -- Doubtful poems.
Credits David Widger
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of literary works, likely gathered during the mid-19th century. This volume includes a variety of essays, short stories, and poetry, showcasing Poe's range in exploring macabre themes and philosophical musings, as well as his craft in conveying deep emotional experiences through language. The opening portion of the volume features "Philosophy of Furniture," where Poe critiques and examines the aesthetics of home decor, reflecting on how cultural backgrounds influence taste and aesthetic judgment, particularly contrasting American and European styles. He details the importance of coherence and artistic arrangement in interior decoration, offering keen observations and critiques of various nations' approaches to furnishing their homes. This analytical essay sets a tone that blends both satire and seriousness, creating a foundation for deeper explorations of human taste and ethics found throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject American poetry
Subject Horror tales, American
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 2151
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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