ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is America’s preeminent Gothic author?
A
Emerson
B
Thoreou
C
Longfellow
D
Poe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The American writer Edgar Allan Poe belongs to the greatest representatives of the Gothic horror genre in American literature of the 19th century. His works, consisting of many poems and also short prose fiction, can be regarded timeless.

Detailed explanation-2: -Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to his achievement as creator of the modern horror tale, Poe is also credited with parenting two other popular genres: science fiction and the detective story.

Detailed explanation-4: -Edgar Allan Poe managed to condense elements of gothic horror within his short stories, starting in 1839 with the release of “The Fall of the House of Usher.” For more information on the Father of American Goth, check out our post: Where to Start with Edgar Allan Poe.

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