What were the views and opinions of Edgar Allan Poe?

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I need to know what Poe believed, agreed/disagreed with,,etc.What were his thoughts and how does it show through his writing? What does his work say about him?If you have any answers or references please let me know. Thanks!

-- Anonymous, November 21, 1999

Answers

You'll need to be a bit more specific if you want real help with this question. What do you want his views on? Have you tried reading his letters? They're in book 17 of The Works of Edgar Allan Poe. They can often prove instructive and interesting.

-- Anonymous, November 29, 1999

Briefly examine Poe's use of terror by examining at least one of his works

-- Anonymous, December 07, 1999

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