Edgar Allan Poe: A Debt Repaid

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In "Edgar Allan Poe: A Debt Repaid," Jonathan Bate explores the profound influence of Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Edgar Allan Poe's literary career. This essay delves into the intricate dynamics of Poe's borrowings from Coleridge, examining how Poe's works, such as "The Raven" and "MS. Found in a Bottle," reflect Coleridgean themes and techniques. Bate argues that Poe’s alleged "plagiarisms" are, in fact, creative reworkings that both acknowledge and repay his literary debt to Coleridge. The essay situates Poe within the broader context of Romanticism and highlights his role in the transition to Modernist literature. This comprehensive analysis is essential for readers interested in American and British literary connections, Romantic and Gothic literature, and the interplay between originality and influence in literary creation.