Criticism

Criticism

Edgar Allan Poe

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781419114540
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The book ''Criticism'' by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of essays and reviews written by the author himself. Poe was a renowned literary critic and this book contains some of his most famous and influential critiques of other writers and their works. The book includes Poe’s thoughts on various topics such as poetry, prose, and drama. He analyzes the works of many famous writers including William Shakespeare, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Charles Dickens. Poe’s critiques are known for their depth and insight, as well as their sometimes harsh and controversial nature. He is often credited with developing the concept of the ''single effect'' in literature, which emphasizes the importance of creating a unified emotional response in the reader.Overall, ''Criticism'' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism and the works of Edgar Allan Poe. It provides a unique perspective on some of the most important writers of the 19th century and sheds light on the development of literary theory during that time.But there is another point of which we disapprove. While in our reviews we have at all times been particularly careful not to deal in generalities, and have never, if we remember aright, advanced in any single instance an unsupported assertion, our accuser has forgotten to give us any better evidence of our flippancy, injustice, personality, and gross blundering, than the solitary dictum of Col. Stone.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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