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For a more comprehensive understanding of Poe's literary philosophy, one should read his "Philosophy of Composition," in which he discusses how he composed "The Raven" according to setting, theme, and its single effect. Complementing the "Philosophy of Composition" is his perceptive review of Hawthorne's Twice Told Tales in which he praises Hawthorne while discussing his own philosophy of the short story.
To appreciate Poe's tales of ratiocination and his contributions to detective fiction, one should read "Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Purloined Letter," and "The...
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