zapster
What were Poe's personal feelings on literary theory?
Edgar Allan Poe
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jkwilliams
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Much of Poe's feelings on literary theory appear in his criticism. His essays, "The Poetic Principle" and "The Philosophy of Composition," expound on his ideas and methods.
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ltred12
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Poe disliked didacticism and allegory. He felt that meaning in literature should be subtle.
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morri
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Poe placed a lot of emphasis on careful calculation and brevity.