Um estudo comparado da morte e do morrer e seus desdobramentos em Horacio Quiroga e Edgar Allan Poe

Abstract

The Comparative Literature research aimed to analyze the representation of death and process of dying in the pieces of Edgar Allan Poe and Horacio Quiroga. These two renowned authors approach the topic of death in different ways: Poe explores the complexity of the human mind and challenges moral limits, whereas Quiroga adopts a more objective and realistic approach when dealing with death. The research used a methodology based on bibliographical review and comparative analysis of the short stories “The Black Cat” (2012), by Edgar Allan Poe, and “The Solitaire” (2018), by Horacio Quiroga, examining not only the representation of death, but also interconnected themes such as trauma, obsession, horror, fear, mystery and terror. Both authors managed to create complex and tormented characters, enriching their narratives with vivid details. The research's results made it possible to identify how literature conveys the relationships between life, death and dying, expanding literary studies and human understanding of this topic. It is concluded that death plays a fundamental role in the works of Poe and Quiroga, providing a perspective on the mysterious relationships that interconnect life and death in literature.