The Purloined Letter Summary, Introduction , A Critical Analysis An Introduction to Edgar Allen Poe: Edgar Allan Poe was the undisputed “Father” of the Detective Story. He created so much that is of importance in the field – literally creating the template for all of detective fiction to follow. (Years later, Sir Arthur Conan … Read more
The Purloined Letter Questions and Answers Marks-5 The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe Q. 1.what is the significance of the title The Purloined Letter ? Ans. The Purloined Letter is one of the most thrilling short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. It falls into the specific category of detective narrative. It was first published … Read more
The Purloined Letter The Purloined Letter Questions and Answers Marks-2 Q. 1. Nil sapientiae odiosius acumine nimio.- Bring out the meaning of this line? Where does it originally occur? Ans. The English meaning of the quoted line is ‘Nothing is more hateful to wisdom than excessive cunning’. Edgar Allen Poe used this Latin phrase … Read more
