Lionizing by Edgar Allan Poe (1845)
The story revolves around a narrator who becomes infatuated with a beautiful woman and begins to idolize her. He sees her as an idealized figure, but his obsession ultimately leads to his downfall. The narrative explores the dangers of unchecked passion and the blurring of reality and fantasy.
By Edgar Allan Poe · First published 1845 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Fantasy · 2,223 words
First lines
-all people went
Upon their ten toes in wild wonderment.
Bishop Hall's Satires
I am -- that is to say I was -- a great man; but I am neither the author of Junius nor the man in the mask; for my name, I believe, is Robert Jones, and I was born somewhere in the city of Fum-Fudge.
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Lionizing is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edgar Allan Poe, dated 1845 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edgar Allan Poe
- Date: 1845 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Humor, Fantasy, Social Commentary, Parody
- Length: 2,223 words
- Structure: 1 section, 101 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work critiques societal norms and the absurdity of human behavior through exaggerated characters and situations.
- Humor — The narrative employs wit and absurdity to entertain, highlighting the ridiculousness of the protagonist's obsession with noses.
- Fantasy — Elements of whimsical and fantastical scenarios are present, such as the exaggerated importance of a nose in society.
- Social Commentary — The text reflects on social hierarchies and the nature of fame, using the protagonist's rise and fall as a lens.
Tags
Darkness · Mystery · Psychological Thriller · Gothic Fiction · Short Story · American Literature · 19th Century · Literary Classic · Symbolism · Morality · Philosophy · Existentialism