声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundation and Literature Review
2.1 Introduction of Metaphor
2.2 Metaphorical Meanings of Animal Images
2.3 Review of Allan Poe and His Works
2.3.1 Overseas Research
2.3.2 Domestic Research
2.3.3 Review on the Animal Images in Edgar Allan Poe’s Works
Chapter 3 Metaphorical Meaning of Animal Images
3.1 Evil Black Cat
3.2 Revengful Serpent
3.3 Cruel Ourang-Outang
3.4 Indifferent Raven
3.5 Mysterious Fiery-colored Horse
3.6 Deadly Worm
3.7 Summary
Chapter 4 Influencing Factors in Poe’s Creation of Animal Images
4.1 Poe’s Life Experience
4.2 Social Background of the U.S.
4.3 Poe’s View on Art
Conclusion
References
Publication
Acknowledgment
Resume