Portraits of Women in "Ligeia" and "The Oval Portrait" of Edgar Allan Poe

Portraits of Women in

Author: Michael Barkas

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2017-03-20

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 3668419523

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Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 2,3, University of Bonn, language: English, abstract: The current work seeks to portray women's characters as they are depicted in the short stories “Ligeia” (1838) and “The Oval Portrait” (1842). There seems to be a connection between Poe's mother, whom he did not really know, his foster mother and the premature death of his wife with Ligeia's portrayal. The second story follows Poe's personal view that the most poetical topic in the world is the death of a beautiful woman. Approaches to questions such as who are these women and what do they symbolise; what position do they have in the narrator's life and how does their presence or absence affect his feelings within the sequence of events; and what interpretations can we offer with regard to the Gothic background and Poe's life will be offered.


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Download or read book Portraits of Women in "Ligeia" and "The Oval Portrait" of Edgar Allan Poe written by Michael Barkas and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 2,3, University of Bonn, language: English, abstract: The current work seeks to portray women's characters as they are depicted in the short stories “Ligeia” (1838) and “The Oval Portrait” (1842). There seems to be a connection between Poe's mother, whom he did not really know, his foster mother and the premature death of his wife with Ligeia's portrayal. The second story follows Poe's personal view that the most poetical topic in the world is the death of a beautiful woman. Approaches to questions such as who are these women and what do they symbolise; what position do they have in the narrator's life and how does their presence or absence affect his feelings within the sequence of events; and what interpretations can we offer with regard to the Gothic background and Poe's life will be offered.

The Oval Portrait

The Oval Portrait

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Publisher: SAMPI Books

Published: 2024-01-25

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 6561330595

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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Oval Portrait" recounts the obsession of a painter who captures his wife's vitality in a portrait, consuming her life in the process. The narrative unfolds through the observation of a wounded man who discovers the tragic story behind the painting in an abandoned castle.


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Download or read book The Oval Portrait written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by SAMPI Books. This book was released on 2024-01-25 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Oval Portrait" recounts the obsession of a painter who captures his wife's vitality in a portrait, consuming her life in the process. The narrative unfolds through the observation of a wounded man who discovers the tragic story behind the painting in an abandoned castle.

Art and the Idea of Death-in-life in E. A. Poe's "The Oval Portrait"

Art and the Idea of Death-in-life in E. A. Poe's

Author: Michael Kratky

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2007-11

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 3638810259

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Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,00, Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (Amerikanistik), course: The Short Stories of E. A. Poe, 14 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the central idea of E.A. Poe's short story "The Oval Portrait", which resides in the confusing relationship between art, life and death. The paper focuses on the ambiguity of the creative process of art and also depicts the effect on both the narrator and the reader.


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Download or read book Art and the Idea of Death-in-life in E. A. Poe's "The Oval Portrait" written by Michael Kratky and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2002 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,00, Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (Amerikanistik), course: The Short Stories of E. A. Poe, 14 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the central idea of E.A. Poe's short story "The Oval Portrait", which resides in the confusing relationship between art, life and death. The paper focuses on the ambiguity of the creative process of art and also depicts the effect on both the narrator and the reader.

His Hideous Heart

His Hideous Heart

Author: Dahlia Adler

Publisher: Flatiron Books

Published: 2019-09-10

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1250302781

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Thirteen of YA’s most celebrated names reimagine Edgar Allan Poe’s most surprising, unsettling, and popular tales for a new generation. Edgar Allan Poe may be a hundred and fifty years beyond this world, but the themes of his beloved works have much in common with modern young adult fiction. Whether the stories are familiar to readers or discovered for the first time, readers will revel in both Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, and in the 13 unique and unforgettable ways that they've been brought to life. Contributors include Dahlia Adler (reimagining “Ligeia”), Kendare Blake (“Metzengerstein”), Rin Chupeco (“The Murders in the Rue Morgue”), Lamar Giles (“The Oval Portrait”), Tessa Gratton (“Annabel Lee”), Tiffany D. Jackson (“The Cask of Amontillado”), Stephanie Kuehn (“The Tell-Tale Heart”), Emily Lloyd-Jones (“The Purloined Letter”), amanda lovelace (“The Raven”), Hillary Monahan (“The Masque of the Red Death”), Marieke Nijkamp (“Hop-Frog”), Caleb Roehrig (“The Pit and the Pendulum”), and Fran Wilde (“The Fall of the House of Usher”).


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Download or read book His Hideous Heart written by Dahlia Adler and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen of YA’s most celebrated names reimagine Edgar Allan Poe’s most surprising, unsettling, and popular tales for a new generation. Edgar Allan Poe may be a hundred and fifty years beyond this world, but the themes of his beloved works have much in common with modern young adult fiction. Whether the stories are familiar to readers or discovered for the first time, readers will revel in both Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, and in the 13 unique and unforgettable ways that they've been brought to life. Contributors include Dahlia Adler (reimagining “Ligeia”), Kendare Blake (“Metzengerstein”), Rin Chupeco (“The Murders in the Rue Morgue”), Lamar Giles (“The Oval Portrait”), Tessa Gratton (“Annabel Lee”), Tiffany D. Jackson (“The Cask of Amontillado”), Stephanie Kuehn (“The Tell-Tale Heart”), Emily Lloyd-Jones (“The Purloined Letter”), amanda lovelace (“The Raven”), Hillary Monahan (“The Masque of the Red Death”), Marieke Nijkamp (“Hop-Frog”), Caleb Roehrig (“The Pit and the Pendulum”), and Fran Wilde (“The Fall of the House of Usher”).

Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston

Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston

Author: Boston Public Library

Publisher:

Published: 1908

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston written by Boston Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Edgar Allan Poe Annotated and Illustrated Entire Stories and Poems

Edgar Allan Poe Annotated and Illustrated Entire Stories and Poems

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Publisher: Bottletree Classics

Published: 2008-05

Total Pages: 828

ISBN-13: 9781933747101

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This annotated and illustrated edition of the entire stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe brings the author to life as never before. Photographs of Poe's many loves and the literary figures he satired in his stories are included.


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Download or read book Edgar Allan Poe Annotated and Illustrated Entire Stories and Poems written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Bottletree Classics. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This annotated and illustrated edition of the entire stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe brings the author to life as never before. Photographs of Poe's many loves and the literary figures he satired in his stories are included.

Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston

Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston

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Publisher:

Published: 1908

Total Pages: 884

ISBN-13:

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Bulletin [1908-23]

Bulletin [1908-23]

Author: Boston Public Library

Publisher:

Published: 1908

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Bulletin [1908-23] written by Boston Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Poe Studies/dark Romanticism

Poe Studies/dark Romanticism

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Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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Student Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

Student Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

Author: Tony Magistrale

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2001-04-30

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0313007136

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The contributions of Edgar Allan Poe have withstood the test of time; his best poems and fiction are more popular and carry greater significance now than they did during his own era. This highly readable introduction to the life, times, and major works of Poe offers fresh interpretations of timeless masterpieces like The Raven and The Purloined Letter. Carefully considering important thematic elements as well as genre, this book organizes the works of Poe into four significant groupings: the poetry, Vampiric love stories, tales of psychological terror, and the detective stories. Close readings are given for a selection of the most important works that represent Poe's canon of writings, including the chilling Tell Tale Heart and The Black Cat. This introductory study to Edgar Allan Poe begins with a concise biographical chapter that explores Poe's troubled experiences. The Literary Heritage chapter chronicles Poe's influence on other writers, artists, and filmmakers who followed. This work examines the major poems from Poe's canon, with special attention to those works that are most often taught and anthologized. Poe's most famous tales of terror and revenge are juxtaposed because they all revolve around murders and the elements of terror associated with the act of killing. Likewise, his love stories are brought together in a chapter that deals with vampirisim and gender. The final chapter, The Origins of the Detective Tale, examines Poe's tales of ratiocination, and traces the evolution of many popular culture super sleuths to Poe's Dupin. A selective bibliography of biographical and critical works on Poe, including contemporary reviews, completes this thorough volume. Students, general readers, and fans of all things Gothic will enjoy the fascinating insights this volume offers.


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Download or read book Student Companion to Edgar Allan Poe written by Tony Magistrale and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributions of Edgar Allan Poe have withstood the test of time; his best poems and fiction are more popular and carry greater significance now than they did during his own era. This highly readable introduction to the life, times, and major works of Poe offers fresh interpretations of timeless masterpieces like The Raven and The Purloined Letter. Carefully considering important thematic elements as well as genre, this book organizes the works of Poe into four significant groupings: the poetry, Vampiric love stories, tales of psychological terror, and the detective stories. Close readings are given for a selection of the most important works that represent Poe's canon of writings, including the chilling Tell Tale Heart and The Black Cat. This introductory study to Edgar Allan Poe begins with a concise biographical chapter that explores Poe's troubled experiences. The Literary Heritage chapter chronicles Poe's influence on other writers, artists, and filmmakers who followed. This work examines the major poems from Poe's canon, with special attention to those works that are most often taught and anthologized. Poe's most famous tales of terror and revenge are juxtaposed because they all revolve around murders and the elements of terror associated with the act of killing. Likewise, his love stories are brought together in a chapter that deals with vampirisim and gender. The final chapter, The Origins of the Detective Tale, examines Poe's tales of ratiocination, and traces the evolution of many popular culture super sleuths to Poe's Dupin. A selective bibliography of biographical and critical works on Poe, including contemporary reviews, completes this thorough volume. Students, general readers, and fans of all things Gothic will enjoy the fascinating insights this volume offers.