Literature effect from Poe's work

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What do you think the psychological effect Poe's short stories specialy "The Tell-Taled Heart" have on his reader. Do you think Poe wanted to create a avenue for his readers to get a feel of violence? A therapeutic way to release feelings of violence? I'm writing a paper on how people read fiction fo fulfill the empty space within themselves. I want to get an opinion from someone else. Is there any sites that can help me with this kind of information.

-- Anonymous, April 14, 2001

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