Poe – The Exceptional Man in Drawing Dark Images

Abstract

Poe, one of the greatest American writers, frequently wrote on themes that dealt with loneliness and solitude. While the loss of his parents at an early age could be seen as one of the reasons behind him being stuck to this theme, the bitterness that resulted from his failed marriage probably enhanced the Gothic shaded loneliness and a dark tone in his writings. The tone and style in his writings, which has been consistently successful in retaining its essence and passing on the same to readers across generations, were from the originality of his pre-occupied mind. This essay will discuss the qualities that made Poe stand out.