Content:
1. Introduction……….………………………………………………………………....…3
2. Reception: European view on Edgar Allan Poe’s works ...…………………………....3
2.1 Great Britain ...………………............................................................................4
2.2 France ...………………………..........................................................................4
3. Poe’s reputation in America …….……………………………………………………..5
4.1 Influence on Poe ...…………………...……………………………………….....…......7
4.2 Influence of Poe ….……………………………………………………………………7
5. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………...…….10
6. Bibliography ..........................................................................................................11
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- European View on Edgar Allan Poe's Works
- British View on Edgar Allan Poe's Works
- French View on Edgar Allan Poe's Works
- Poe's Reputation in America
- Influence on Poe
- Influence of Poe
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the reasons for Edgar Allan Poe's initial lack of success in the United States and his subsequent rise to fame in Europe. The essay aims to explain Poe's path to success in Europe and analyze his influence on European literature.
- Reception of Edgar Allan Poe's works in the United States and Europe
- Poe's influence on European literature
- The role of prominent figures like Baudelaire and Valéry in popularizing Poe's work in Europe
- The impact of Poe's personal life on his reception and reputation
- The enduring legacy of Poe's works and his contributions to various genres
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of Edgar Allan Poe's life and work, highlighting his early struggles for recognition and the eventual appreciation of his genius, particularly in Europe. It outlines the essay's focus on examining the reasons behind Poe's success in Europe and his influence on European literature.
- European View on Edgar Allan Poe's Works: This chapter examines the reception of Poe's works in Europe, focusing on the admiration and influence he had on prominent figures like Baudelaire, Valéry, Swinburne, Dickens, and Wilde. It explores the reasons for Poe's popularity in Europe and contrasts it with his mixed reception in the United States.
- British View on Edgar Allan Poe's Works: This chapter delves into Poe's reception in Great Britain, highlighting the initial resistance to American literature and the subsequent recognition of Poe's talents by figures like Charles Dickens, Barrett, and Tennyson. It discusses the appreciation for Poe's literary skills in verse and prose and the efforts of figures like Swinburne to promote Poe's work in England.
- French View on Edgar Allan Poe's Works: This chapter focuses on the influential role of Charles Baudelaire in introducing Poe to France. Baudelaire's admiration for Poe and his translations of Poe's works are discussed in detail. The chapter examines the reasons behind Baudelaire's identification with Poe and his appreciation for Poe's genius, exploring parallels in their lives and personalities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on the reception and influence of Edgar Allan Poe, particularly in Europe. Key topics include Poe's literary works, his relationship with prominent figures like Baudelaire and Valéry, the reasons for his success in Europe, his enduring legacy, and his contributions to different literary genres.
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- Max Abt (Author), 2005, Edgar Allan Poe and Europe - Reception and Influence, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/45673
