Poe Studies: History, Theory, Interpretation examines Edgar Allan Poe's literary works, focusing on their engagement with scientific discourses, particularly in the 19th century. The journal also explores Poe's interactions with contemporary literary figures, especially women writers, and analyzes his fiction through lenses of gender, sexuality, and racial imaginaries. It investigates how Poe's narratives incorporate and respond to scientific discoveries, political contexts, and evolving concepts of race and identity.
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Literature and Literary TheoryQ2
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Literature, American
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Literature and Literary Theory
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Poetry Analysis and CriticismLiterature, Film, and Journalism AnalysisCrime and Detective Fiction StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationAmerican Literature and CultureLiterature: history, themes, analysisGothic Literature and Media AnalysisThemes in Literature AnalysisQualitative Research Methods and EthicsHealth, Medicine and Society