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Hey,I want to start my essay in which i need to analyse and interpret Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" (1842). My question is can I start my essay like this?:"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1842.Is the grammar corret?

Philip · Accepted Answer

The sentence is correct. It is, however, a rather "dry" introduction to an essay that has the possibility of being very interesting.

Something more like There are many images in Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" that bring absolute horror to the mind of the reader. Just a suggestion; just one possible angle in your interpretation.

Imperfect · Answer

"The Tell-Tale Heart" was a short story first published in 1842 by Edgar Allan Poe.

Personally, I prefer the above in terms of word order.

Agreed with the above, though. Something with a bit more punch, and description, would be more fitting.

CalifJim · Answer

mumi-girlcan I start my essay like this?:

"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1842.

Yes, but don't forget that you can vary the order and include more descriptive material, burying the dull facts in subordinate clauses, as suggested by Philip, to make your essay more interesting.

First published in 1842, Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" has made readers' blood run cold for more than a century.

Nevertheless, this sort of style may be inappropriate for the assignment at hand. You will have to judge for yourself on that, based on your teacher's instructions.

CJ

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