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| Classic Literature Discuss the classics like Poe, H.G. Wells, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson etc. Read them at Literature Vault. |
10-31-2006, 07:56 AM
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They are comparing them. They are both good writers! Sick N Twisted
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What an insult comparing a hack like Lovecraft to a genius like Poe! Why don't you compare Danielle Steele to Shakespeare while you're at it.
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11-01-2006, 05:20 PM
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Lol, agreed, Beast.
Poe is my fav. poet. He was pretty fucked up though, like most brilliant poets. Died in a gutter, insanely drunk.
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11-02-2006, 12:54 AM
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He didn't die in a gutter. He was found beaten in a gutter. He died three days later.
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11-02-2006, 04:54 PM
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Same diff.
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11-03-2006, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Janelle_34
I loved reading Edgar Allan Poes' work. I always look for it in stores but they never have it. I searched for it today and found an entire site with all his stories, poems, bio, etc. I thought authors work was not allowed on sites. I was glad though. I love reading it. He had such a sick mind, twisted I gues you can say. Anyway, I thought it was just interesting. Any one else like his work?
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I like Poes' work too, I have a huge black book of all his composings. I call it my Poe Bible. It's always fun to read around the halloween season. |
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11-03-2006, 05:43 AM
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Yeah, he died of alcohol poisoning or at least this is a popular theory. I recently found out that I actually share my birthday with Poe. I bet you can imagine how ominous this felt to me.
PS: I don't like the idea of suffering my entire life like he did so I hope the date isn't cursed as far as writers are concerned.
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11-03-2006, 01:39 PM
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I don't think it would be. I don't think dates can be cursed, but that's personal opinion.
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11-11-2006, 04:03 PM
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Maybe Poe had these strange dreams of these stories. Of course, I always freak when my cat meows in a different room. I somehow picture him in a wall. stuck!
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11-12-2006, 01:36 AM
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Poe was a literary genius.
I love all of his works, wether I've read it or not.
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09-26-2007, 04:03 PM
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Poe had such a tragic life but damn, he had such an impact on literature.
He is my 2nd favorite writer.
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09-26-2007, 07:41 PM
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Poe married his thirteen year old cousin.
'Nuff said.
Strange custom.
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09-26-2007, 09:38 PM
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Poe married his thirteen year old cousin.
'Nuff said.
Strange custom.
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I dont think that takes away from him being a talented writer.
Let face it, creative people have quirks. |
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09-27-2007, 12:43 AM
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For the love of God, Montresor!
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09-27-2007, 03:11 AM
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Lol.
Without Poe, the concept, and idea, of short story would not exist.
He is the creator of all living things.
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09-27-2007, 11:05 AM
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I dont think that takes away from him being a talented writer.
Let face it, creative people have quirks.
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I didn't say it did. All I said was he married his thirteen year old cousin.
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