论《一桶白葡萄酒》的文学手法及其艺术效果

An Analysis of Literary Techniques in The Cask of Amontillado

埃德加·爱伦·坡是美国19世纪著名的短篇小说家、诗人、文学批评家。其创作的短篇小说大多以悬疑、复仇和谋杀为主题,具有极强的恐怖效果。发表于1846年的《一桶白葡萄酒》便是此类主题的代表作品之一。小说自始至终都笼罩在紧张、压抑、阴暗的气氛之中,坡用他冷静又极具想象的笔触,精心布局了一个恐怖的复仇故事。同时,坡大量运用反讽、象征、伏笔等文学艺术手法,营造出令人窒息的恐怖氛围,并借此进一步渲染了复仇的主题。

The Cask of Amontillado,which is one of Poe's best-known horror short stories,expresses the dark view of human intention by using various elements of literary techniques.It is fascinating in its theme and masterful in its tight weaved techniques.Poe utilizes many literary techniques such as irony,symbol and foreshadowing to create a suspenseful tale of revenge which delivers horrific view for all readers.