Have a question? eNotes editors are standing by to help you.

What is the "singular effect" that Poe argues is the hallmark of a great story?

j1195059

Student

College - Sophomore

Posted by j1195059 on October 21, 2008 at 4:16 AM and tagged with edgar allan poe

Rate this question:

» Flag as inappropriate
Message j1195059

Share this question:

1 Answer | add yours

mwestwood

Teacher

College - Freshman

Editor Emeritus, Debater, Expert, Educator, Scribe, Whitman, Poe, Dickens, The Bard, Churchill

Poe's "singular effect" that the reader should take from his narratives and poems is the unsettling truth that lies in the dark, irrational depths of the human mind. For example, in...

(The entire answer is 121 words.)

This is an expert answer, written by an eNotes editor. To read the entire answer, please join eNotes.

Posted by mwestwood on October 21, 2008 at 8:10 AM

Rate this answer:

» Flag as inappropriate
Message mwestwood

Join for free to answer this question

Join a community of thousands of dedicated teachers and students.

Already a member? Sign in » JOIN eNOTES

Top Tags in Edgar Allan Poe

See all »

Following Edgar Allan Poe

See all »

mwestwood

Editor Emeritus, Debater, Expert, Educator, Scribe, Whitman, Poe, Dickens, The Bard, Churchill

239,673 points

literaturenerd

Editor Emeritus, Debater, Expert, Educator, Dickens, The Bard

70,081 points

accessteacher

Editor Emeritus, Debater, Expert, Educator, Whitman, Poe, Dickens, The Bard

359,254 points

bullgatortail

Editor Emeritus, Debater, Expert, Educator, Scribe, Poe, Dickens, The Bard, Churchill

186,954 points

ladyvols1

Editor, Debater, Expert, Dickens, The Bard, Churchill

42,802 points