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American Literature Discussion: Edgar Allan Poe
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American Literature Discussion: Edgar Allan Poe

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What was the main point of Edgar Allan Poe's literary review of Nathaniel Hawthorne's book of short stories?

Emphasis on the need for unity in short stories

What was discussed in Monday's class regarding Edgar Allan Poe?

Poe as a literary critic

Which of Edgar Allan Poe's works was covered in class before The Raven?

The Fall of the House of Usher

What famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe was scheduled to be discussed in tomorrow's class?

<p>The Raven</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Edgar Allan Poe compare the short story to the novel in his review of Hawthorne's book?

<p>Emphasis on unity in short stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Poe emphasize about the difference between a successful novel and a successful short story?

<p>A successful novel can have a variety of elements, while a successful short story needs to be unified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of Poe's works is mentioned as creating a terrifying mood and pulling the reader into the story?

<p>The Fall of the House of Usher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main point of Poe's literary criticism according to the student?

<p>Every detail in a story should contribute to its unity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which piece by Poe did the student mention reading twice to understand more details?

<p>The Fall of the House of Usher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What work by Poe are the students supposed to read for the next class?

<p>The Raven</p> Signup and view all the answers

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