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"Poe, Edgar Allan." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 20 Nov. 2014. <http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&SID=&iPin=CASS678&SingleRecord=True>. This portrait of Edgar Allan Poe was featured in Bloom's Literature Database and provided a visual representation of my subject. This is a primary source because it is a first-hand picture of Poe and was made at the time he was alive. Dore, Gustave. The Raven. Harper Brothers, New York. Web.< http://www.candlelightstories.com/2011/10/26/edgar-allan-poes-the-raven-illustrated-by-paul-gustave-dore/>. Dore's Illustrations inspired by Poe's famous work "The Raven." This is one of the many examples of Poe's influence on other artists and authors and how he altered the artistic movement to explore the darker side of the human mind. This is primary since it is a painting by a credible artist. Frank, Michael. "Underestimate Poe's Legacy? Nevermore ." 19 March 1999. www.nytimes.com. Web. 4 December 2014.< http://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/19/books/underestimate-poe-s-legacy-nevermore.html>. This New York Times Article highlights the range of Poe's influence in society and analyzes his skill for leaving a mark on other people's lives. This piece helped in the "Poe's Legacy" page of the project and gave information that many other sources failed to mention. This is a newspaper article and therefore it is a primary source. University of Virginia Library. "Poe's Desk." 2014. explore.lib.virginia.edu. Web. 4 December 2014. <https://explore.lib.virginia.edu/files/fullsize/290c748a52b7598f0917a2b100370f10.jpg>. This picture of Poe's desk is a highlight of the Poe exhibit. This is the place where his works were born and it holds as many mysteries as the man who worked at it. This is a primary source as it is an artifact. |
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Poetry Foundation. "Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)." 2014. www.poetryfoundation.org. Web. 4 December 2014.<http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/edgar-allan-poe>. This source provided a basis for Poe's influence on 19th Century European literature as well as explains his ability to control his technique and diction in order to inspire other artists and authors. This article strengthened my understanding of how large Poe's impact on the world was and enabled me to branch out my knowledge and look into other influences of his (not just in literature). This is a secondary source due to its biographic features not authored by Poe himself. University of Virginia Library. "Poe's Work." 2014. explore.lib.virginia.edu. Web. 4 December 2014.< https://explore.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/show/from-out-that-shadow/poe-s-work>. This page of the University of Virginia's Library explains the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe and emphasizes the inspiration he caused within his peers and admirers. This helped show his leadership in making others explore new aspects of art and showed the long-lasting effects of his works. This is a secondary source since it is a second-hand account and is not written by Poe. University of Virginia Library. "Poe's Legacy." 2014. explore.lib.virginia.edu. Web. 4 December 2014.< https://explore.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/show/from-out-that-shadow/poe-s-legacy>. This article highlights Poe's reputation as a leader in the literary world and lists the well-known events that were inspired by him. This allows for a strong idea of how much he changed society and led others toward a successful path. This is a secondary source since it is a second-hand account and is not written by Poe. Werlock, Abby H. P. "Poe, Edgar Allan." The Facts On File Companion to the American Short Story, Second Edition. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2009.Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 20 Nov. 2014 <http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&WID=107528&SID=5&iPin=CASS678&SingleRecord=True>. This biography of Poe provided the details and events of the author's life as well as his career. This helped give a foundation when talking about Poe since readers can get an idea of his lifestyle and see how his life affected his writing. This is a secondary source because it is a biography about Poe. |