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The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1845

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What techniques does Poe employ to create the impression of factuality in this work of fiction? How does this affect our impression of the story?

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What techniques does Poe employ to create the impression of factuality in this work of fiction? How does this affect our impression of the story?

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How does Poe convey the connection and rupture between mind and body in this story? At which points in the story does this theme emerge most clearly?

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