Know your Poe!

“The death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world.”

Nice quote, eh?

Here is a link to the "shmoop" on Edgar Allan Poe (wink wink) More information may be found in Fields of Vision where you can read about Poe as a writer of American Romanticism (which we have read as a contrast/parallel to British Romanticism)
As always, sparknotes is also a valuable source.

Gothic elements

Here is a link where you can see the most common features of gothic literature

John Keats - Bright Star

William Blake: The Tyger

 

1. Post a picture which in your opinion captures the atmosphere in Blake's poem The Tyger (p. E11). Explain your choice!

2. Post a link to a piece of music which in your opinion captures the atmosphere in the poem. Explain your choice.

3. Write a text in which you sum up and conclude on the analysis of the poem. Use our work in class and the thoughts behind your choice of music and picture.

4. Put into perspective by comparing to The Lamb (p. E9)

Don't forget to put your name on the comment! It will count as a written assignment and must be posted before the Christmas break.