author discusses the possible reasoning behind Poe’s work The Masque of the Red Death to aid his medical students in their assignment. According to Hurley, the theme of death in Poe’s works may have been a result of his many experiences with deaths. Hurley states his belief that the death of Poe’s wife, Virginia, could have inspired his writing of The Masque of the Red Death. Hurley states that “Death-especially fear of it-is a recurring theme in Poe's work.” Hurley also discusses the details of The
Psychosomatic Thriller- “The Fall of the House of Usher” The Gothic, mysterious narrative, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” written by Edgar Allan Poe, is a tale of madness, sickness, incest, and the peril of unrestrained creativity, perhaps being one of his most critically examined, popular horror narratives. I was mesmerized by the concept of a decaying mansion, full tattered tapestries, broken furniture, as well as the detailed setting, which happens to be a desolate, gloomy locale, yet is
Edgar Allan Poe was a 19th century writer, poet and artist. He was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston Massachusetts. His parents, David and Elizabeth Poe were struggling actors with two children. Poe’s older brother’s name was William Henry Leonard, who lived with his grandparents due to the family’s financial issues. One year after Edgars birth, his father abandoned his family, and Elizabeth took Edgar to Virginia. Another year later, Edgar’s mother passed away, leaving Edgar an orphan. He was
Writer's Background: Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. Poe's life was depressing which helped his inspiration for his dark work. When poe was born, his parents died and was taken away and went on with his life watching people around him die. His dark and cruel life stimulated his creepy and crazy style of writing. The Masque of The Red Death is one example of a similarity between his life and his writing. In the story a small town is swept with a sick plague called the