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PoeLG Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Edgar Allan Poe. Grammar mistake??

Hi. It is a pleasure to be part of this forum.

Por is one of my favorite writers. I have learnt gobs of new words by reading his tales. Everytme I peruse The Tell-Tale Heart, I find the same ¿mistake?

"I held the lantern motionless"

Shouldn´t be: I held the latern motionlessly?


Looking forward to your comments.

Thanks

  

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" Shouldn't it be: I held the lantern motionlessly? No, it is fine. The lantern is motionless.

— Mister Micawber

  • " Shouldn't it be: I held the lantern motionlessly?
  • No, it is fine.
  • The lantern is motionless.
  • Aside from the fact that "The Tell-tale Heart" was published in 1843, do not expect great writers to make mistakes.
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PoeLGEvery time I peruse The Tell-Tale Heart, I find the same mistake: "I held the lantern motionless." Shouldn't it be: I held the lantern motionlessly?

No, it is fine. The lantern is motionless. Aside from the fact that "The Tell-tale Heart" was pub

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