Edgar Allan Poe in Japan: impact in its literature and culture

Authors

  • Fernando Cid Lucas Universidad de Valladolid

Abstract

In this article we will study the arrival and reception of the stories and poems by the American writer Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) in Japan. Furthermore, it will be analyzed how this works and himself have influenced the Japanese’s popular culture, specifically in way of expression such as manga, anime and videogames.

Keywords:

Edgar Allan Poe, Meiji Period, poetry, reception, tale