The Poetry and Prose of Edgar Allen Poe
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Art is in everything. Artists can be experts with a paintbrush, phenomenal with piano or a master of their pen. Authors and poets have a chance to manipulate words like no other artist can. Poets in particular can use their words to encompass different kinds of art by painting a picture with lyrical rhythm and imagery. Poets may be common, but for their poetry to be timeless it must be universally relatable. Edgar Allen Poe is regarded as one of the most famous poets in American history due to his well renowned debauchery, gothic tales of terror, and poems which are taught in schools and still analyzed today. Edgar Allen Poe was born in Boston Massachusetts in the early nineteenth century. It is well known that Poe endured a difficult life, and tragedy began at an early age. At three years old, he witnessed his mother’s death (Bloom). Then, he was taken into custody of the Allen family who remained his benefactors until he attended the University of Virginia. However, Poe did not remain at the university past 1826 because his foster father would not pay off a debt that Poe had, and he also would not pay tuition (bloom). From the University, Poe traveled back to Massachusetts where he joined the army. It was in the army in 1827 that Poe published his first work, called Tamerlane and Other Poems under anonymous (Merriman). Not long after his first publication, tragedy struck again. His foster mother died in 1829, the same year his second book was published. It was only two years later that Poe met his future wife while living with his aunt and his brother. Henry, his brother, died of tuberculosis just like their mother did soon after Poe moved in (Merriman). The next few years, Poe published several works and became an editor at th... ... middle of paper ... .... 117-120. EBSCOhost. Web. 11 Apr 2012. Forsythe, Robert S. "Poe's "Nevermore": A Note." American Literature 7.4 (1936): 439-452. JSTOR. Web. 15 Apr 2012. . Caputi, Anthony. "The Refrain in Poe's Poetry." American Literature 25.2 (1953): 169-178. JSTOR. Web. Moldenhauer, Joseph J. "Murder as a Fine Art: Basic Connections between Poe's Aesthetics, Psychology, and Moral Vision." Modern Language Association 83.2 May 1968. 284. JSTOR. Web. 16 Apr 2012. Broderick, John. "Poe's Revisions of "Lenore"." American Literature 35.4 January 1964. 506. JSTOR. Web. 11 Apr 2012. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that artists can be experts with paintbrushes, phenomenal with piano, or a master of their pen. poets can use their words to encompass different kinds of art by painting pictures with lyrical rhythm and imagery.
- Explains that edgar allen poe was born in boston, massachusetts in the early nineteenth century. he was taken into custody of the allen family, who remained his benefactors until he attended the university of virginia.
- Analyzes how poe's disenchantment with humankind fueled his resentment, which made him the "father of the detective story".
- Explains that poe chose and favored several other themes that reoccurred in his poetry and represented his experiences. these included pride, death, love, beauty, imagination, self-destruction and madness.
- Analyzes how roderick usher, egaeus, metzengerstein, and even dupin look like sisters because he always takes the story of his own life as a starting point.
- Analyzes how poe's themes were reoccurring, and how his fascination with psychology led him to use themes like self-destruction and madness in his poetry. canada explains that the right cerebral hemisphere is the center of vivid imagery, music, emotions and "self-destructive urges."
- Analyzes how poe's poems contain repeating themes that showcase the effect of different tragedies in his life. lenore reflects the tragedy of dying young and represents hypocrisy because of the people.
- Analyzes how poe's poem "lenore" is a prime example of the reoccurring theme of death of young, beautiful women.
- Analyzes how poe conveys the infinite struggle to find the meaning of life through dialogue, symbolism, and rhythmical organization.
- Analyzes how "the bells" showcases a variety of poetic devices alongside his typical expressive, dramatic poems.
- Analyzes the reasons for edgar allen poe's death, which have been debated by authors and critics for years. his mystery left a mark on literature with his eloquent prose, visible in stories as well as "sherlock holmes."
- Cites canada, mark, and canada's work on edgar allen poe at the university of north carolina at pembroke.
- Analyzes freedman, william. poe's the raven. explicator 57.3 (1999): 143.
- States that du bois, anthony, "the jazz belles of poe." national counil of teachers english 2.3 (1940): 230-244.
- Describes reuben, paul p., "chapter 3: early nineteenth century - edgar allan poe." pal: perspectives in american literature.
- Analyzes rothstein's "for poe, this has been the year to die for." new york times, 1 december 2009.
- Explains bloom, harold. edgar allan poe : comprehensive research and study guide. chelsea house publishers, 1999.
- Narrates tresch, john's "the potent magic of verisimilitude": edgar allan poe within the mechanical age.
- Explains that edgar allan poe-biography was published in the literature network.
- Analyzes wren, celia, "descents into the maelstrom." american theatre, 20.8 october 2003, 117-120.
- Explains poe's "nevermore": a note. american literature 7.4 (1936): 439-452.
- Explains moldenhauer, joseph j., "murder as a fine art: basic connections between poe's aesthetics, psychology, and moral vision."
- Explains that poe's revisions of "lenore" were published in american literature 35.4 january 1964.
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- Poe: The Maker of a Genreanalytical essayEdgar Allan Poe is born in Boston, Massachusetts on the 19th day of January, 1809. He is born to David and Elizabeth Poe, who are both travelling actors. Edgar’s father leaves the family shortly after his birth and his mother would die not long before his third birthday. Edgar Allan Poe is then sent to live with a foster family, this is where he would inherit the name Allan, although they did not formally adopt him. Poe’s foster parents, John and Frances Allan, support him through most of his adolescent years. Poe will start out writing at a young age and attends college only to be cut off from his foster family after Frances Allan dies from tuberculosis. Once out of college, Poe has a brief stint in the military where he continues to write and becomes a published author at the age of only eighteen with his first poem, Tamerlane. Edgar marries his cousin, Virginia Clemm, in 1836 after he reunites with her and his Aunt Maria in Baltimore, Maryland. Poe’s marriage to Virginia proves to be short lived when she passes from tuberculosis in 1847. Poe does not live long after his wife’s death, he dies in Baltimore in 1849 at the age of forty. During Poe’s life, he publishes many short stories and poems, with some of his most notable ones being The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Poe would be well known posthumously due to his famous obituary written by Rufus Griswold. (Hutchisson) (Magistrale)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edgar allan poe was born in boston, massachusetts on the 19th day of january, 1809. his father leaves the family shortly after his birth, and his mother dies shortly before his third birthday.
- Analyzes how edgar allan poe's infamous poem, the raven, is melancholy and captivates readers with well-written cadence. the raven symbolizes grief over the loss of a woman he loves.
- Narrates how edgar allan poe whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, "lenore."
- Analyzes how the poem is proof of an internal breakdown in and of itself by the speaker.
- Analyzes how the tell-tale heart shows more of poe's gruesome literature. the narrator in the tale has murdered an older man that was living with him.
- Analyzes how poe's third piece, the cask of amontillado, reflects revenge throughout the story. the narrator is the antagonist and seeks revenge against another character.
- Explains that edgar allan poe was one of the most influential writers in american literature. he was known for his dark minded thoughts, manic depression, and alcoholic tendencies.
- Cites bloom, harold, ed. edgar allan poe, classic critical views, and bloom's major short story writers.
- Explains sova, dawn b., "the cask of amontillado." critical companion to edgar allan poe: a literary reference to his life and work.
- Cites bloom, harold, ed. edgar allan poe, classic critical views.
- Explains bloom's literature. facts on file, inc. web. 7 may 2014.
735 wordsRead More - The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poeanalytical essayOnce Upon a Midnight Dreary: The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe Throughout time, Edgar Allan Poe has been recognized as a famous writer that wrote about his tragedy of a life. Just thinking of his name, Poe, makes one think about his dark felt Poems. Most people believe that Poe had to be depressed or even evil to write his historic writings. He had to deal with a numerous amount of death of love ones throughout his lifetime. Though he had to deal with death and depression he became one of the United States famous authors of all times.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edgar allan poe was recognized as a famous writer who wrote about his tragic life. most people believe that he had to be depressed or evil to write his historic writings.
- Analyzes how edgar allan poe's life was a mire tragedy that produced genius.
- Narrates how poe dropped out of college and joined the united states army under the name of edgar a. perry. his step-mother mrs. allan was on her death bed and wanted to see him one last time before she died.
- Explains that edgar allan poe took on many professions, including novelist, magazine editor, critic, and of course a poet.
914 wordsRead More - Edgar Allan Poe Essayanalytical essayEdgar Allan Poe was one of the most prolific, acclaimed writers known today. His various, diverse writings have been studied, discussed and analyzed by many. Many of his works, from his poem “The Raven”, to his short story “The Cask of Amontillado” are extremely well-known and highly regarded. His writings are known in particular for their melancholy and often gruesome themes. Who is the man behind the literature that had become so much a part of today’s culture? What experiences may he have drawn upon in order to create his many masterpieces? Edgar Allan Poe’s mental illness impacted his life in many ways, and strongly influenced his works.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edgar allan poe was one of the most prolific, acclaimed writers known today. his writings are known in particular for their melancholy and often gruesome themes.
- Explains that edgar allan poe was born on january 19, 1809, to david and elizabeth, both actors, in boston, massachusetts. he witnessed his mother's death of tuberculosis, which he explored in his writings later in life.
- Explains that poe attended school in england for five years, and later returned to america to continue his schooling. he was a talented student, but had few friends, so he struggled with significant poverty.
- Narrates how poe became an established writer and editor of multiple publications, including graham's magazine, and broadway journal.
- Analyzes how poe's poetry became increasingly gruesome as his life passed, reflecting his emotional state, particularly after his wife'
- Analyzes how poe's behavior indicates impulsivity and a lack of self-control. his drinking, gambling, dropping out of school to join the army, and frequent firing, are examples of such behavior.
- Analyzes poe's impulsivity and creativity, coupled with his episodes of depression, indicates that he likely suffered from bipolar disorder.
- Analyzes how poe's behavior and self-description is indicative of bipolar disorder, and his drinking problem is one quite common to sufferers.
- Analyzes how poe's struggles with mental illness are clearly portrayed in his various writings. the poem "alone" illustrates a mood of melancholy and depression indicative of his mental state.
- Analyzes poe's poem "the happiest day" as an apt description of his bipolar disorder.
- Explains that edgar allan poe was a highly successful and talented writer, but his life was fraught with difficulties and mental illness. he achieved great things and worked to become an accomplished writer.
1235 wordsRead More - Edgar Allan Poe Essayanalytical essayHave you ever read a book or watched a scary movie and thought to yourself, “How could anybody possibly come up with something so dark?” chances are, the author of that book or the director of the movie you watched got most of their inspiration from the Father of the sinister. Enter the world of the master of the macabre, and unveil the secrets behind his dark and twisted mind. Edgar Allan Poe, an American writer from the 1800’s. A man who endured great pain throughout his life, from which came great art. This is the life of Edgar Allan Poe, Take a journey into the works of the father of darkness.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how edgar allan poe, an american writer from the 1800's, was inspired by the father of the sinister.
- Explains that edgar allan poe arrived in boston in 1809 and was taken in by a wealthy scottish tobacco exporter. he spent most of his early life in richmond, england, where he attended the manor house school.
- Analyzes how poe's character is seen as a perverted, sick man who added bad twists to life and implied them pain into his stories.
- Opines that edgar allan poe is important in the history of american literature and american culture in two ways. his stories and criticism have been role models for writers who hope to be as great as him.
- Opines that poe was influential in making american literature more philosophical, and metaphysical than it had been before.
- Explains that poe helped make the ideal of constant publishing important in literary culture. writers in the mid-nineteenth century were discouraged due to the easy obtainability of british novels.
- Explains that mr. poe was a crucial and vital key figure in the war to bring american literature sky-rocketing to the top.
- Analyzes how poe mixed the macabre, with the emotions for those he loved in such an interesting and suspenseful way.
- Opines that poe's best work is concerned with terror and sadness, but some of his other works were pleasant to the ordinary mind. he spoke brilliantly, chiefly of literature, and read his poetry in a voice of surpassing beauty.
- Analyzes how israfel's imagination carried him away from the material world into a dreamland. his sensitivity to the beauty and sweetness of women inspired his most touching lyrics.
- Analyzes how poe's constant but refreshing detachment from the world through his eerie thoughts, impulses, or fears made his work much more interesting.
- Analyzes how the pit and the pendulum's grotesque invention deals with corpses and decay in an uncanny play with the aftermath of death.
- Analyzes how poe is conspicuous for a close observation of minute details in the long narratives and in many of the descriptions that introduce the tales or constitute their settings. he prided himself on his logic and carefully handled this real accomplishment so as to impress the public.
- Analyzes how poe's double contents of temper, mind, and art are fused into an oneness of tone, structure and movement, which is compounded of various elements.
- Analyzes how poe's life as a critic made him the grammatically correct author he was. he formulated the "formula" or rules to his famous creation, the short story.
- Opines that american literature would not be where it is today if it wasn't for edgar allan poe's visions.
1433 wordsRead More - Edgar Allan Poe's Life and Workanalytical essayEdgar Allan Poe was an excellent horror, suspense, and mystery writer of the eighteenth century. His use of literary devices and different literary techniques makes this writer important to American literature. This paper will show how Edgar Allan Poe has made an impact on Society and American literature as well as how Edgar Allan Poe developed the short story. I will also discuss and analyze some of his works and techniques he uses in his short stories and poems.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edgar allan poe was an excellent horror, suspense, and mystery writer of the eighteenth century. his use of literary devices and different literary techniques makes him important to american literature.
- Explains that edgar allan poe was born in boston, massachusetts on january 19, 1809. his parents, who were actors, died when he was a small child.
- Explains that edgar allan poe went to new york city where he had some of his work published. he submitted his stories to a number of magazines and they were all rejected.
- Explains that edgar allan poe's works were inspired by his going to an orphanage at such a young age, alcoholism, mental problems and poverties, and this may have been the reason for him writing about death, horror and themes like that.
- Explains that edgar allan poe created short stories about death, love, and horror to create emotion in his stories.
- Analyzes poe's use of repetition and parallelism in his book "the raven", which appeared in 1845 in the new york evening mirror.
- Analyzes poe's famous writing "the tell-tale heart", which uses repetition and parallelism to create a feeling of terror.
- Analyzes how edgar allan poe uses many literary terms in his works, such as irony and repetition.
- Analyzes how poe influenced american literature in making it more mysterious, dark, and suspenseful. he also helped make publishing more important than it was during the 18th century.
- Concludes that edgar allan poe was a very influential person in american literature. his writing changed the way present-day writers write about love, pride, beauty and death.
- Describes the literature elements used by edgar allan poe.
1406 wordsRead More - The Poetic History Of Edger Allen Poeexplanatory essayEdger Allen Poe was born on January 19th 1809 in Boston Massachusetts son to Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe and David Poe, Jr. Both of Poe’s parent’s were actors and Poe was their second child and second son, they later had a daughter. In 1810 Poe’s father abandoned their family, and his mother died a year later from pulmonary tuberculosis. Poe was then taken into the home of John Allan, a merchant in Richmond, Virginia. The Allan’s served as a foster family and gave him the name "Edgar Allan Poe", though they never formally adopted him. While with the Allan’s, Poe moved frequently first to Irvine, Scotland then to London and then finally back to Richmond, Virginia. Four years after returning to Richmond Poe served as a lieutenant in the Richmond youth honor guard sparking his military career. Shortly there after Poe decided to attended University of Virginia for ancient and modern language, after a year he became unable to pay for classes and dropped out. He moved to Boston and attempting to support himself with various odd jobs but to no avail and in May 27th 1827 he enlisted in the United States Army as a private. Poe enlisted under a fake name “Poe A, Perry” and claimed his age was 22 when he was actually 18. Later that year Poe released his first book which was a 40 page book of poetry, titled “Tamerlane and Other Poems.” The book mad a very small splash and gained almost no recognition and only fifty copies were printed. Nonetheless Poe continued with both his writing and his involvement in the army and in 1827 was promoted to an artificer essentially an artillery troop. Fast forward 2 years and Poe is now a sergeant major in the artillery division which was at the time the highest ran...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edger allen poe was born on january 19th 1809 in boston, massachusetts, son of elizabeth arnold hopkins and david po, jr., and was adopted by john allan, a merchant in richmond, virginia.
- Explains that poe continued with his writing and his involvement in the army and was promoted to an artificer in 1827. after his first few attempts at poetry, he turned to dramas and short stories.
- Explains that poe published "the narrative of arthur gordon pym of nantucket" in 1838 and later released "tales of the grotesque and arabesque".
646 wordsRead More - Edgar Allan Poe Essaynarrative essayThe Tell Tale Heart, the Raven, Murders in the Rue Morgue. You might have known Edgar Allan Poe as the famous author, poet, editor, and critic. He was a man of mystery, a man of suspense. His works often reflected his troubles and losses in life. Taking a more gothic style of writing, he was a strange and peculiar man. But, did you know he took part in enlisting in the military, or that his death is unknown? Reading this essay, you will find out that there were many more things to Edgar Allan Poe that you might not have suspected. And the horrific events that occurred in his life, he turned into masterpieces, which we read to this day.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edgar allan poe was a man of mystery and suspense. his work often reflected his troubles and losses in life. he took part in enlisting in the military or that his death is unknown.
- Narrates how edgar allan poe was born on a cold day in boston, massachusetts, on january 19, 1809, and storming in the boston harbor. his parents split in when edgar was one.
- Narrates how edgar allan poe was baptized in the episcopal church in 1812 when he was three. his foster father, john, sold tobacco, cloth, wheat, tombstones, and slaves.
- Explains that poe was bullied at school because his parents had worked in the theatre, which at the time was a shameful career choice.
- Explains that poe attended the university of virginia, founded by thomas jefferson, with strict rules, high chaos, and huge dropout rates. he lost in touch with his high school love, sara elmira royster, who was almost engaged.
- Explains that poe was a good student and spent much of his time in the temporary library. he played seven-up and loo at mosby's, and rolled dice at the local tanner’s shop.
- Analyzes how poe's story had a humorous character named "gaffy" and he threw the manuscript into the fire. a literary critic said that the hero’s name appeared to many times in the plot.
- Analyzes how poe's gambling became out of hand and soon he was high in debts. he had no money to take care of himself, and no way to pay for his classes.
- Narrates how poe sent letters to elmira royster after leaving the university. the letters were unanswered because her family lived near the allan's.
- Narrates how poe enlisted in the us army as a private in may 1827. he served two years and was rewarded the rank of sergeant major for artillery.
- Narrates how poe went to westpoint as a cadet in 1830 and married his second wife, louisa patterson. the foster father disowned him after many fights over the affairs with allan.
- Narrates how poe won a contest on "the manuscript found in a bottle" and moved to richmond with his aunt mrs. clemm and virginia. he joined george r. graham to be editor for graham's magazine.
- Narrates how poe married his cousin, virginia eliza clemma, on september 22, 1835, and they grew up happily together.
- Narrates how poe left graham’s magazine to start his own magazine. virginia's health was worsening as her lungs weakened, and he wrote endlessly about death.
- Narrates how poe moved back to new york city in 1844 and became the editor of broadway journal and later, sole owner of the raven on the evening mirror.
- Describes how virginia and poe moved to a smaller house in the outskirts of philadelphia, where frederick thomas visited in 1842.
- Describes how poe became known as "the raven" and edgar allan began to drink more due to the excitement on his new piece. the broadway journal failed in 1846.
- Narrates how poe was desperate to find a replacement after virginia's death. he considered proposing to elmira shelton in 1848.
- Narrates how poe's life seemed wasted in 1849, when he arrived at her house and she inhaled ether. her mother sent him away.
- Narrates how poe drank severely and suffered horrific hallucinations. he enrolled in the richmond branch of the sons of temperance, bought a wedding ring but, nothing changed.
- Describes how poe was found in an irish tavern-gunners hall- in october 3rd. he was stupefied with drinks and wore badly fit trousers, crumpled shirt, and dirty hat.
- Explains that edgar allan poe's legacy influenced a whole new genre of literacy. he was one of the first critics to focus on style in literary work.
2017 wordsRead More - The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poeanalytical essayEdgar Allan Poe was a master of his craft, gifted with the talent of introducing each reader to his or her own fears. As the first writer to compose tales of horror, death, and mystery into literature and poetry, he is blessed, maybe even cursed, with an imagination that set higher standards in the field of writing. However sinister or dark it may be, Poe’s writing continues to have an impact on the world of writing. A look into Poe’s childhood might shed some light on where his fascination with death comes from.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that edgar allan poe was a master of his craft, gifted with the talent of introducing each reader to his or her own fears.
- Explains that edgar allan poe was born in 1809 in boston, massachusetts to drifting actor parents. his father abandoned his wife and children, leaving her to support the family as best she could.
- Narrates how edgar's foster father, john allan, denied him the means to survive out of his home and forbade him to study poetry. he was devastated when his first love, elmira royster, married someone else.
- Analyzes how edgar's writings reflect an imagination that most of his readers will only experience when dreaming at night. he explores the processes and avenues of death.
- Analyzes how poe's poem "the raven" takes readers through the heart of misery with a dark shadow of terror.
- Opines that edgar allan poe's death was mysterious and strange as his life and stories. the cause of his death is unknown.
- Analyzes how poe's drinking problem led him to relapse after his wife died in 1847. he was unfaithful and used opium, laudanum, and morphine. his life was twisted and chaotic.
1140 wordsRead More - Life and Works of Edgar Allen Poeexplanatory essayBirth and Death Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19,1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. He died on October 7, 1849 . Childhood During his childhood, Poe lived with his foster parents. This was because his mother and father had died before he turned three years old.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that edgar allan poe was born on january 19, 1809 in boston, massachusetts, and died on october 7, 1849.
- Explains that poe lived with his foster parents during his childhood because his mother and father had died before he turned three years old. his foster father, john allan, was a merchant who spoiled him but harshly disciplined him.
- Explains that edgar did not have much of a family life. both of his parents died when he was still young. he spent more time at schools than with his foster parents and actual family.
- Explains that edgar allen poe had several popular poems, including "annabel lee" and "the raven". he was a literary critic, editor, author, and poet.
- Explains that poe joined the army when he was 18 to be able to support himself. he was promoted and had to prepare shells for artillery. edgar tried to live by writing poems and short stories alone, but had other jobs to get by.
- Explains that edgar allen poe published his first poems when he was in the army. he started writing after his brother's death on august 31,1831.
817 wordsRead More - Edgar Allan Poe: Analysisanalytical essayEdgar Allan Poe: Analysis Once reading pieces that were dark and creepy, I began to wonder why this author seemed so strange and sinister-y, Over many a shady and inquisitive symbols that never seem to bore While I read readily realizing, abruptly there came a feeling As of someone speaking, speaking of a deep sore, “Is a dream,” I mumbled, “speaking of a deep sore” Edgar Allan Poe once more.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how edgar allan poe's dark and creepy pieces evoke emotions of despair and a feeling of deep distraught.
- Analyzes poe's use of imagery in "the fall of the house of usher" which carries a sense of dread and fear in the reader.
- Analyzes poe's symbolism of the physical manor represents death during the story. the fissure is symbolic of roderick’s love of madeline, his twin.
- Analyzes how tarn, the reflected image of the whole, was woven into a physical oneness with the family, condensed into one atmosphere—the special atmosphere in which alone the ushers could live.
- Analyzes how the setting of "the raven" makes the reader believe that he is unreliable and causes the audience to question his thought s and actions.
- Analyzes how poe used a repeating refrain to illustrate the unruliness of the animal and found that humans were able to reason the questions. the bust of pallas represents knowledge and wisdom.
- Concludes that poe's use of symbolism and setting to create moods of fear and loneliness are some of the greatest attributes to his works.
- Explains that hallqvist, christoffer, and poe, edgar a., "the philosophy of composition." the poedecoder.
- Explains quinn, arthur h., "the age of the clans: the highlands from somerled to the clearances by robert dodgshon."
- Cites answers.com's information on all my sons: events in history at the time of the play. foresman and company.
- Explains that silverman, kenneth, edgar a. poe, mournful and never-ending remembrance, fifth edition.
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