The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe (Book Analysis) (eBook)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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2019
48 Seiten
BrightSummaries.com (Verlag)
978-2-8080-1770-1 (ISBN)

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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Imp of the Perverse with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe, one of the author's best-known short stories. The "e;Imp"e; of the title refers to human beings' urge to do things simply because they know they should not, and in the case of the story's mentally unstable narrator, this urge becomes uncontrollable, with shocking consequences. The story is a striking exploration of self-destructiveness, madness and our apparent inability to control our fates. Edgar Allan Poe was an American short story writer, poet, critic, novelist and editor. He is best known for his stories of mystery and horror, which stand out for their chilling atmosphere and vivid, memorable characters.Find out everything you need to know about The Imp of the Perverse in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:* A complete plot summary* Character studies* Key themes and symbols* Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.4.2019
• Reihe/Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Reihe/Serie: BrightSummaries.com
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
• Schlagworte: book analysis • book notes • BrightSummaries.com • Edgar Allan Poe • Gothic Horror • Madness • Morality • Murder • reading guides • self-destructiveness • Short Story • study aids • Summary • The Imp of the Perverse
• ISBN-10: 2-8080-1770-7 / 2808017707
• ISBN-13: 978-2-8080-1770-1 / 9782808017701