Allen Poe.ppt

Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849 His Family and Tragic Life Born in Boston The son of traveling actors Tragic and unhappy life Tragic and Unhappy Life Mother died, father deserted him at the age of two adopted by Mr. and Mrs. John Allan constant disagreements with his step-father . . .continued Studied briefly at the University of Virginia doing well in his studies, but drinking and gambling difficulties kept him from continuing at UVA . . .continued Received by West Point, but got himself expelled because of misbehaviorsuch as missing classes Caused a final separation between himself and step-father . . .continued In 1836 married his 14 year old cousin, Virginia For 12 years worked as a journalist, editor, and creative writer . . . continued Lived in poverty stricken conditions all his life In 1847 wife died after a long illness . . . continued Died in Baltimore after having been found in a drunk stupor昏迷 Died a poor man Poe worked in a variety of genres (1827-1849) Criticism--He gained a national reputation as a sarcastic critic. The bulk of his writing consists of his criticism, and his most abiding／lasting ambition was to become a powerful critic. Poetry--He was an experimental poet. Psychological fiction--He wanted to produce the greatest possible horrific effects on the reader. Detective Story--Poe created this form when he was 32. Poe’s Work Known for: Tales of mystery and terror stories Introducing the modern detective story Just a Few Titles Short Stories The Tell-Tale Heart The Cask of Amontillado The Black Cat, The Pit and The Pendulum Poems: The Raven Annabel Lee To Helen Lenore An element of Poe’s style Poe uses vocabulary to create setting, for rhetorical effect, rather than for information. Modern horror films use music to create atmosphere; Poe used vocabulary. 　与其同时代的小说家相比，埃德加·爱伦·坡(Edgar Allan Poe)虽然创作时间短暂,但他才气卓群,有许多与众不同的建树。其中，最主要的方面之一，是他既拥有自己较为系统化的文学创作理论，又能够将其理论付诸于创作实践并取得了非凡的成就。按照他的理论，小说应当着力展示人的内心世界，尤其是人格之中以往被忽视的病态或者阴暗的方面，而且叙事风格要简洁明了，力争使故事以较快的节奏发展到