What famous work was published by Edgar Allan Poe in 1841 and why was it significant?

Answer 1

Poe helped popularize the short story; he is one of the first authors to pen Science Fiction (The Unparalleled Adventures of Hans Pfaal), mysteries (The Gold Bug) and the detective story (Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, both of which featured the detective Auguste Dupin). The Murder of Marie Roget also contained elements of historical fact--it's based on the mysterious death of Mary Rogers in New York City during Poe's time. Poe's stories often deterred from traditional, moral potrayals of the story's narrator; the diabolical motives and/or questionable mental states of the narrators can be found in many of his stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Black Cat, Ligeia,). Poe's stories are not straightforward, with easily packaged endings; the reader often questions what is really occurring beyond the scope of the narrator (William Wilson, Berenice, Descent into the Maelstrom).

Answer 2

Edgar Allan Poe is a very important poet, as well as an author to short stories. He was revolutionary in his style of writing and use of symbolism and metaphors. He was also a pioneer of detective fiction and science fiction, but his tales of Horror sometimes contain an element of parody (as shown in the Penguin volume "The Other Poe" edited by the late Harold Beaver) as the craze for Gothic fiction had already diminished when Poe started writing. His philosophico-scientific writings such as "Eureka" are also worth exploring. To appreciate the musicality of Poe's poetry, listen to The Raven as recited by Christopher Walken at YouTube.

Answer 3

The writings that Poe published have left a tremendous mark on the world of Literature. His stories have been tools to aide students in comprehending other stories, understanding setting, understanding his metaphors, and recognizing symbolism used throughout literature in education.

Answer 4

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" was published by Edgar Allan Poe in 1841. It is significant because it is considered the first modern detective story, establishing many conventions of the genre. The protagonist, C. Auguste Dupin, uses a deductive approach to solve the crime, setting the foundation for future detective fiction.

Answer 5

Edgar Allan Poe is credited with creating the modern detective stories.

he was also a role model for other writers and inspired people to write

Answer 6

Edgar Allan Poe is the originator of short stories, such as his famous "fall of the House of Usher".

Answer 7

edgar allan poe

contribution on eng.lit

Answer 8

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" was published by Poe in 1841. It is famous because it was the first modern detective fiction story.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue.