Overview
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Themes of Mystery and the Macabre
Overview and main events
Education and Military Service
Early Life and Family
Literary Career
Legacy and Impact
Influence on Detective Fiction
Financial Struggles and Personal Instability
Editorial and Critical Career
Personal Relationships and Marriages
Themes of Death and Loss
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Edgar Allan Poe. Themes of Mystery and the Macabre
Themes of Mystery and the Macabre
This timeline delves into how Poe's life and work are intertwined with themes of mystery and the macabre, which are hallmarks of his literary style.
1838
Publication of 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym'
Poe publishes his first novel, which, although not well-received at the time, explores themes of mystery and the unknown.
1845
Publication of 'The Raven'
The poem 'The Raven' is published, known for its supernatural atmosphere and themes of loss and mystery.
1840s
Short Stories of Horror
Poe publishes several short stories that are renowned for their macabre themes, such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.
