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Title

Politian: a critical analysis

Author (Your Name)

Jessica A. Martin, Colby College

Date of Award

2003

Document Type

Senior Scholars Paper (Open Access)

Department

Colby College. English Dept.

Advisor(s)

Sweney, John R.

Second Advisor

Robert L. McArthur

Third Advisor

Susan M. Kenney

Abstract

Why even look at Politian, an unfinished failure? While it is true that Politian was a failure for its time and surely one of Poe's least successful attempts, it may improve on a stage with a more modern perspective. If not solely for examination of Poe's artistic effort, Politian also warrants a closer read due to its historical relevance by way of Beauchamp and Sharp. Poe, a most fastidious editor of his work, was ultimately required because of financial constraints to lay aside Politian in its unfinished state. As a result, the unedited Politian may provide insight into the writing process of Poe that other polished pieces cannot, and that, if nothing else, warrants a more precise study of his play.

Keywords

Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 -- Criticism and interpretation, Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 -- Dramatic works

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