Beidler, Philip D. “Mythopoetic Justice: Democracy and Death of Edgar
Allan Poe.” Midwest Quarterly 46. 3 (Spring 2005): 252-67.
This is an academic database article, it gives details on the strange death of Edgar Allan Poe, but most importantly to my research it gives light into the strange world that surrounded Poe. The article goes on to state that it is unknown how Poe really died. Some suspect Poe just being a drunk or sick, and the most shocking, murder. Poe’s strange murder and life ties directly into the theme of my paper, the strange writings, life, and death that contributed to peoples’ feeling towards Poe are great points that I could bring up to connect Poe’s life and writings. This article is helpful towards understanding Poe’s life; it does not directly give criticism of his writings so it might not be very helpful on that aspect of things.
Canada, Mark, ed. "Edgar Allan Poe." Canada's America. 1997.
http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/17841865/lit/poe.htm. (October 2011, 28).
I found an educational website that is not a database but had some very useful information. I do not think I will use any of it thought, because it does not seem as a reputable source as a database or encyclopedia. This site did tell me about other writings that Edgar Allan Poe has completed and it had some very thought invoking questions that I do think will be helpful to think about while reading Poe’s writings. Questions such as, “What other elements in this story and Poe’s life suggest that “The Cask of Amontillado” has autobiographical elements?” Not only does this question get you to think deeper but it also means that the author, Mark Canada, does think that Poe used his life experience in some of his writings.
Poe, Edgar A. and Greg, Hilderbrandt. Poe: Stories and Poems. New
Jersey: The Unicorn Publishing House, 1886. Print.
This is my primary source; it contains 26 poems and short stories that were written by Edgar Allan Poe. I have read the whole book but I am only planning on using a few of his works to point out the theme of imagination, horror, and trauma. The poems Alone, Eldorado, and The Raven are a few that I have chosen to specifically talk about in my paper. This book does not contain any information about Poe; it only has his writings so I am going to have to look for other sources to learn more about him and what people have said about his writings.
Walker, I. M. Edgar Allan Poe the Critical Heritage.
London: Routledge, 1997.
This is the best secondary source that I have found so far, it has criticism of Edgar Allan Poe’s writings, but it also contains some contemporary along with older criticism. It was also from a library database source, so I know that it is credible. This critical book is also 400 pages long and contains many different sources of criticism. I am going to use this for the main bulk of my secondary source. It analyzes letters, poems, and short stories written by Poe. This book also contains and introduction to Poe and his life, describing his meager beginnings and life as an author. What I found very interesting about his book is that it contains criticisms that are anonymous, and there are many different opinions, some who state that he was a poetic genius and others that disagree. Having such a wide choices of criticism will help me create a clearer thesis and prove my ideas to my audience.
It seems like you have a solid base so far for your paper. Your sources look to be very packed full of information that will be useful. Sometimes you find articles that you know you can't use due to the nature of them, but they still help with developing your own ideas. Anytime you read someone else's view on the same work it helps you to build your own ideas, and maybe expand them in a way you never thought of before. Edgar Allen Poe is a interesting poet and should be a great topic for the paper. There is so much different stuff packed into his poems that I'm sure you will find something to get out of them. A good resource that you might look for more sources is www.yc.edu/library. That resource has really helped me with my research. Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteI think you have a good start for sources. It is hard sometimes to find exactly what you are looking for to help with what you are trying to create for a project. I hope you continue on the right path and continue to find things that will help you make a strong and successful final project. Good luck!
I love Poe!
ReplyDeleteThat may sound strange, but his stories are so captivating and brilliant that they are impossible to put down. Some, like "The Man that was used up" are actually very funny.I hope that that book includes it! It sheds light on a side of Poe that is often overlooked, his humor. Good luck with your project!
Great pick first of all. Edgar Allan Poe is an amazing person but his life definitely is a mystery. I think you have found many great articles and databases to use for your paper. Especially how you found how people had different theories of how he died. It is a topic of mystery itself. Though don't stray too far away from the man himself and all his noted works of art.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you found some good sources for your paper! I don't know much about Edgar Allan Poe but from the sounds of what you've written he seems pretty mysterious. Good luck on your paper!
ReplyDeleteYou have a good start on your essay. And i see that you sources are going to be very helpful in your essay. This information does seem helpful in assiting you in your paper. You have found some very good sources. Good luck to you and your paper !
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