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Throughout the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, it is common to see a trace of gothic themes in each of them. This common ground can attributed to the life Poe led growing up all the way to the later years of his forty year old life. In may cases in his life, Poe experienced grief and anguish in many instances, which gives insight as to why Poe chose to write about death and torture, things …

…es these dark themes, possibly, as a way to express his feelings in regards to the negative experiences he has dealt with throughout his life. He also derives many of these themes from cultures such as ancient Egyptian culture. From it he has taken premature burial and the evil eye. Despite his morbid tales, Poe is considered a great writer, which can be attributed to his originality and use of themes derived from various cultures.