1. Edgar Allan Poe and Psychological Terror
He created the detective story and perfected the psychological thriller. ... It is apparent that his life story contributes to his gothic infatuation for the death of a beautiful woman, and the psychological thriller, the themes in most of his work. ... The psychological thrillers are filled with suspense, fear and torture for the narrators, creating an emotional experience for the reader. ... The psychological thriller is created most effectively because of the first-person narration. ...
- Word Count: 2349
- Approx Pages: 9
- Grade Level: High School