TALES OF THE GROTESQUE AND ARABESQUE
Pietro Tegon
5A
11/05/2023
He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States, and of American literature. He was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story, and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction.
EDGAR ALLAN POE
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.
MS. Found in a Bottle
The Fall of the House of Usher
"MS. Found in a Bottle" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that falls within the genre of adventure and supernatural fiction.
An unnamed narrator approaches the house of Usher on a “dull, dark, and soundless day.”
Edgar Allan Poe - Life
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer and poet known for his macabre and mysterious tales. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Poe's tumultuous life was marked by tragedy and literary brilliance. He lost his parents at a very young age but he achieved fame with works such as "The Raven" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," exploring themes of death, madness, and the human psyche. Despite his literary acclaim, he struggled with poverty and addiction: after John Allan refused to pay for his studies, Poe started to gamble and drink very heavily. He died in unknown circumstances at the age of 40. Poe's legacy remains as a master of Gothic fiction and a troubled literary genius.
Main works
His first book was Tamerlane and Other Poems, published in 1827.in 1840 he published Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, a collection of short stories. One year later he published The Murders in the Rue Morgue, considered by many the first detective novel. The Gold Bug (1843) and The Raven (1845) made him famous and financially successful.
Tales of the grotesque and arabesque
- Overview
"The Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" is a collection of short stories published in 1840. This compilation showcases Poe's dark and imaginative storytelling. The tales explore themes of horror, mystery, and the macabre, while investigating the human psyche. Poe's style throughout the collection is characterized by intricate descriptions, atmospheric settings, and a focus on psychological terror. The stories range from supernatural encounters and psychological experiments gone wrong to tales of revenge and obsession. Some of the main themes include: death, madness, isolation, the supernatural and the unknown, the fragility of the human mind and the duality of human nature.
Arabesque
Grotesque
- Terror
- The story focuses on a single aspect of a character, often psychological
- Can be seen in his descriptions of settings, his use of language, and the overall atmosphere he creates
- Horror
- The character becomes a caricature or satire
- Representation of physical deformities, abnormal psychological states, or grotesque situations
The Fall of the House of Usher
"The Fall of the House of Usher" follows the narrator's visit to the decaying and desolate mansion of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher. The house mirrors the family's deteriorating state, with strange occurrences and an overwhelming sense of gloom. Roderick, haunted by his own fragile mental state and afflicted by a mysterious illness, confides in the narrator about his sister Madeline's impending death. After her burial, sinister events unfold, and the truth of the Usher family's dark secret emerges. The story culminates in a terrifying climax as the house itself collapses, symbolizing the collapse of the Usher lineage. Poe expertly weaves together elements of horror, madness, and the supernatural, creating a chilling atmosphere and exploring themes of psychological decay, family curses, and the inescapable entanglement of the past.
The Fall of the House of Usher
STYLISTIC FEATURES
MAIN THEMES
- Decay and Degeneration
- Madness and Mental Instability
- The Power of Fear and Imagination
- The Haunting Past
- Isolation and Solitude
- Descriptive Language
- Symbolism and Allegory
- Psychological Exploration
- Tension and Suspense:
- Melancholic Tone
MS. Found in a Bottle
In "MS. Found in a Bottle" the narrator shares a wild adventure on a ship that takes a dark turn. Him and the crew sail into a massive whirlpool and things get really chaotic. Suddenly, a creepy black ship appears, crewed by sinister skeletons. The whirlpool drags the narrator's ship down, and it seems like they are all doomed. But before that happens, the narrator quickly writes down everything that's happening, puts it in a bottle, and tosses it into the sea. The story ends suddenly, so we are left wondering what happens to the narrator. In this story, Poe's narrative touches the themes of the unknown, the insignificance of human existence when pitted against nature's formidable forces, and the element of cosmic horror.
MS. Found in a Bottle
STYLISTIC FEATURES
MAIN THEMES
- Descriptive Language
- Atmosphere and Tone
- Pacing and Narrative Flow
- Symbolism and Allegory
- First-Person Narration
- Psychological Exploration
- The Supernatural and the Unknown
- Helplessness and Fate
- Madness and Despair
- Exploration and Adventure
- The Sublime and the Macabre
The end.
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TALES OF THE GROTESQUE AND ARABESQUE
Pietro Tegon
5A
11/05/2023
He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States, and of American literature. He was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story, and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction.
EDGAR ALLAN POE
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.
MS. Found in a Bottle
The Fall of the House of Usher
"MS. Found in a Bottle" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that falls within the genre of adventure and supernatural fiction.
An unnamed narrator approaches the house of Usher on a “dull, dark, and soundless day.”
Edgar Allan Poe - Life
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer and poet known for his macabre and mysterious tales. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Poe's tumultuous life was marked by tragedy and literary brilliance. He lost his parents at a very young age but he achieved fame with works such as "The Raven" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," exploring themes of death, madness, and the human psyche. Despite his literary acclaim, he struggled with poverty and addiction: after John Allan refused to pay for his studies, Poe started to gamble and drink very heavily. He died in unknown circumstances at the age of 40. Poe's legacy remains as a master of Gothic fiction and a troubled literary genius.
Main works
His first book was Tamerlane and Other Poems, published in 1827.in 1840 he published Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, a collection of short stories. One year later he published The Murders in the Rue Morgue, considered by many the first detective novel. The Gold Bug (1843) and The Raven (1845) made him famous and financially successful.
Tales of the grotesque and arabesque
- Overview
"The Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" is a collection of short stories published in 1840. This compilation showcases Poe's dark and imaginative storytelling. The tales explore themes of horror, mystery, and the macabre, while investigating the human psyche. Poe's style throughout the collection is characterized by intricate descriptions, atmospheric settings, and a focus on psychological terror. The stories range from supernatural encounters and psychological experiments gone wrong to tales of revenge and obsession. Some of the main themes include: death, madness, isolation, the supernatural and the unknown, the fragility of the human mind and the duality of human nature.
Arabesque
Grotesque
The Fall of the House of Usher
"The Fall of the House of Usher" follows the narrator's visit to the decaying and desolate mansion of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher. The house mirrors the family's deteriorating state, with strange occurrences and an overwhelming sense of gloom. Roderick, haunted by his own fragile mental state and afflicted by a mysterious illness, confides in the narrator about his sister Madeline's impending death. After her burial, sinister events unfold, and the truth of the Usher family's dark secret emerges. The story culminates in a terrifying climax as the house itself collapses, symbolizing the collapse of the Usher lineage. Poe expertly weaves together elements of horror, madness, and the supernatural, creating a chilling atmosphere and exploring themes of psychological decay, family curses, and the inescapable entanglement of the past.
The Fall of the House of Usher
STYLISTIC FEATURES
MAIN THEMES
MS. Found in a Bottle
In "MS. Found in a Bottle" the narrator shares a wild adventure on a ship that takes a dark turn. Him and the crew sail into a massive whirlpool and things get really chaotic. Suddenly, a creepy black ship appears, crewed by sinister skeletons. The whirlpool drags the narrator's ship down, and it seems like they are all doomed. But before that happens, the narrator quickly writes down everything that's happening, puts it in a bottle, and tosses it into the sea. The story ends suddenly, so we are left wondering what happens to the narrator. In this story, Poe's narrative touches the themes of the unknown, the insignificance of human existence when pitted against nature's formidable forces, and the element of cosmic horror.
MS. Found in a Bottle
STYLISTIC FEATURES
MAIN THEMES
The end.