The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe (Book Analysis)
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The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Imp of the Perverse with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe, one of the author's best-known short stories. The "Imp" of the title refers to human beings' urge to do things simply because they know they should not, and in the case of the story's mentally unstable narrator, this urge becomes uncontrollable, with shocking consequences. The story is a striking exploration of self-destructiveness, madness and our apparent inability to control our fates. Edgar Allan Poe was an American short story writer, poet, critic, novelist and editor. He is best known for his stories of mystery and horror, which stand out for their chilling atmosphere and vivid, memorable characters.Find out everything you need to know about The Imp of the Perverse in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
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Publisher
BrightSummaries.com
Year
2019
ISBN
9782808017701
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Table of contents

  1. Edgar Allan Poe
  2. The Imp of the Perverse
  3. Summary
  4. Character study
  5. Analysis
  6. Further reflection
  7. Further reading