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Edgar Allan Poe was a prominent person in American literature, whose remarkable writing influenced and shaped the literary trends on a global level. His works are most known for the sombre atmosphere and tragic characters, which might raise some questions in the topic of psychology. In this thesis, I attempt to draw parallels between some of his works and certain psychological disorders by literary analysis, thus highlighting the representations of the mental illnesses in Poe´s fiction. This book may be enjoyable for anyone who is interested in the juxtaposition of literature and psychology.

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Varsányi, Bálint
After finishing high school in my hometown, I started my journey on the greatly inspiring road of university education. My years after graduation have been quite exciting, as I tried various professions. Having found a most fulfilling occupation, I am currently a teacher of English.

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