"Hoffmann’s complex" in Edgar Allan Poe’s story "Loss of Breath"

In the article, based on theory of intertextuality (Roland Barth, Julia Kristeva), question influence E. T. A. Hoffmann formation satirical style Edgar Allan Poe in cycle stories Grotesques and Arabesques (Tales Grotesque Arabesque (1839)). The author argues that Hoffmann’s recognizable plots (“The Sandman”, “Princess Brambilla”, “Elixirs Satan”, etc.), which were popular during this period Europe, as well relevance problems his works original style, could become a source not only satire (the story “Loss Breath” is written parody from Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, where was also published period), but samples for early Poe. hypothesis article statement about possibility applying American literature, example Poe’s Breath”, previously developed methodology “Hoffmann’s complex” (characterized by integrity reproduced content, unity issues, images stylistic techniques), allows highlighting traditions German romantic works, they are obvious. features poetics considered (1832) form complex”, includes following components. Firstly, it transformation plot (Hoffmann’s “Adventure New Year’s Eve”), reinterprets ironically, depriving an infernal context. He rethinks idea two-world mixes real-life theatrical narrative planes combining puppet element with human one, characters’ behaving theatrically, acting out roles imposed society (a corpse, criminal), replacing household details attributes false jaw, two buslles, eye). Secondly, actualization problem mechanization life man, realized opposition living – inanimate Brambilla’) aimed at criticizing society, devalues person turns him into “living” doll. contrast, objects come to life, abstract concepts (breath) materialized. Another manifestation man comparison animal, animal man. Thirdly, use techniques characteristic Golden Pot”, “Little Zaches Called Cinnabar”, etc.): hyperbole, self-explanatory names, irony grotesque, characterized sharp change serious frivolous, combination objective subjective, continuous parody, alogism reasoning violates laws logic, when something terrible (execution, autopsy body) described funny, etc.