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Edgar Allan Poe, Short Story Structure and Narrative Technique

Flynn Gray's avatarFlynn Gray

Having experienced a bit of a writing slump lately, I have been re-reading my favourite Edgar Allan Poe stories for both enjoyment and inspiration.

General Observations:

  • Poeโ€™s stories always begin with some some background scene-setting, and often a little insight into the narrators mind.
  • The setting is a vital part of almost all of the tales, providing much of the atmosphere and gut-clenching terror. From the House of Usher and its bleak surroundings, to the horrifying dungeon/torture chamber of The Pit and the Pendulum, and the catacombs of The Cask of Amontillado, Poe utilises dismal and terrifying settings to great effect.
  • Almost always told in first person, though narrative distance varies. The Masque of the Red Death, for example, is told as a tale may be told around a campfire, with no evidence of direct participation in the events by the narrator. On the other hand, Theโ€ฆ

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

2 comments on “Edgar Allan Poe, Short Story Structure and Narrative Technique

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