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PECULIARITIES OF GOTHIC STYLE IN THE WORKS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE

Aziza Togayeva , Teacher in the Department of English Translation Theory Uzbekistan State World Languages University

Abstract

This article explores the peculiarities of Gothic style in the works of Edgar Allan Poe, emphasizing his unique contributions to the American Gothic tradition. Unlike many of his English predecessors, Poe shifted the genre’s focus from external supernatural forces to internal psychological horror, portraying madness, guilt, and obsession with unparalleled depth. Through detailed analysis of key texts, including “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, and “The Raven” the article identifies Poe’s thematic concerns with death, decay, isolation, and unreliable narrators. Structurally, Poe’s use of frame narratives, unity of effect, symbolism, and poetic language distinguishes his work from traditional Gothic fiction. The study draws on critical perspectives from both Western and Russian literary scholars to contextualize Poe’s innovations. Ultimately, the article argues that Poe redefined Gothic fiction by internalizing its horrors, making his work a foundational influence on modern psychological literature and existential horror.

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PECULIARITIES OF GOTHIC STYLE IN THE WORKS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE. (2025). International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 5(10), 660-665. https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai/article/view/6879