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Keyword: «diverse genres»

The article deals with the interconnection between E.A. Poe’s prose and poetry themes and facts of his biography. The plots of Poe’s works are viewed within the context of imagery and themes the writer touches upon. The authors come to the conclusion that parallels can be drawn between Poe’s fiction motifs and the tragic events of the classic’s personal life. The survey has established that the biographical character and realism of Poe’s writing is a key to his worldwide popularity.