Bon-Bon (annotated)
“Bon-Bon (annotated)” by Edgar Allen Poe is a comedic short story that was first published in December 1832 in the Philadelphia Saturday Courier. This edition, released by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on January 19, 2016, spans 40 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Pierre Bon-Bon, a man who fancies himself a profound philosopher, as he engages in a humorous dialogue with the Devil, satirizing classical philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle.
Readers will find that the story’s humor arises from the witty exchanges between Bon-Bon and the Devil, who claims to have consumed the souls of many philosophers. This edition highlights the differences between the early version of the story and later adaptations, providing insight into Poe’s evolving narrative style. With its focus on literature and genre fiction, particularly within the horror realm, “Bon-Bon” offers a unique blend of comedy and philosophical critique, making it a notable work in Poe’s oeuvre.
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“Bon-Bon” is a comedic short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in December 1832 in the Philadelphia Saturday Courier. Originally called “The Bargain Lost”, the story follows a man named Pierre Bon-Bon, who believes himself a profound philosopher, and his encounter with the Devil. The humor of the story is based on the verbal interchange between the two, which satirizes classical philosophers including Plato and Aristotle. The Devil reveals that he has eaten the souls of many of these philosophers. The story, which received moderate praise, was originally submitted by Poe as “The Bargain Lost”, and was his entry to a writing contest. Though none of the five stories he submitted won the prize, the Courier printed them all, possibly without paying Poe for them. This early version of the story has many differences from later versions, which Poe first published as “Bon-Bon” in 1835.
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