Masterful Essays: Fanciful, Humorous, And Serious (1908)

Masterful Essays: Fanciful, Humorous, And Serious is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author Edgar Allan Poe. Originally published in 1908, this book features a diverse range of essays that showcase Poe's mastery of the English language and his ability to write on a wide variety of topics. The essays in this collection are divided into three sections: Fanciful, Humorous, and Serious. The Fanciful section includes essays that are imaginative and fantastical, such as ""The Devil in the Belfry"" and ""The Angel of the Odd."" These essays are characterized by their whimsical tone and their use of exaggeration and absurdity to create a sense of wonder and amusement in the reader.The Humorous section includes essays that are lighthearted and comedic, such as ""How to Write a Blackwood Article"" and ""The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq."" These essays poke fun at the literary establishment and satirize the conventions of literature and society.The Serious section includes essays that are thought-provoking and contemplative, such as ""The Philosophy of Composition"" and ""The Poetic Principle."" These essays delve into the nature of art and creativity, exploring the processes by which great works of literature are created and the role of the artist in society.Overall, Masterful Essays: Fanciful, Humorous, And Serious is a fascinating collection of essays that showcases the breadth and depth of Poe's literary talents. Whether you are a fan of his dark and macabre tales or simply appreciate great writing, this book is sure to delight and entertain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.