爱伦坡——乌鸦.ppt

Edgar Allen Poe坡 (1809—1849) E.A. Poe (1809—1849) Part II. Poe’s literary position Forerunner of western decadent literature Forerunner of aesthetic literature Explorer of abnormal psychology Father of psychoanalytic criticism Path-breaker of American detective novel Father of modern short story Poe’s literary contribution Aestheticism Principle of beauty Principle of unity and concentration Careful choice of diction for desired effect (the musical effect of words themselves) Negligence of so-called truth and social, political and moral suggestions “Pure poetry” or “pure art” Unity of effect and atmosphere; content in service of artistic effect Comments on Poe Edgar Allan Poe is the most controversial and the most misunderstood literary figure in the history of American literature. “我不在乎我的作品是现在被人读还是由子孙后代来读。我可以花一个世纪来等待读者。” Comment on Poe’s The Raven Poes symbol of Mournful and Never-ending Remembrance, as treated in the world-famous poem, and Poes The Philosophy of Composition.? - By Christoffer Hallqvist Poems 1 The Raven (1844) 《乌鸦》 2 Annabel Lee 《安娜贝尔丽》 3 To Helen 《献给海伦》 4 A Dream Within a Dream 《梦中梦》 5 Israel　《伊斯拉菲尔》 6 The Bells 《钟》 7 Sonnet – To Science 《十四行诗--致科学》 8 The Sleeper 《睡美人》 9 The City in the Sea 《海中的城市》 His theory for short story-- clarity 1. The short story must be of such length as to be read at one sitting (brevity), so as to ensure the totality of impression. 2.The very first sentence ought to help to bring out the “single effect” of the story. 3. No word should be used which does not contribute to the “pre-established” design of the work (compression). 4.A tale should reveal some logical truth with “the fullest satisfaction” and should end with the last sentence, leaving a sense of finality with the reader. (a certain decision 某种结局） Literary features of Poe Motifs of Poe’s poems and stories: Love Beauty (supernatural beauty) Death (often of a woman, a lover) Terror Neurotic disorder Style 1) He was good at gen