The Balloon-Hoax was written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1844. Originally presented as a true story, it detailed European Monck Mason's trip across the Atlantic Ocean in only three days in a hot air balloon. It was later revealed as a hoax and the story was retracted two days later. Poe himself describes the enthusiasm his story had aroused: he claims that the Sun building was "besieged" by people wanting copies of the newspaper. "I never witnessed more intense excitement to get possession of a newspaper," he wrote. The story's impact reflects on the period's infatuation with progress.
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The Balloon-Hoax
The Balloon-Hoax was written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1844. Originally presented as a true story, it detailed European Monck Mason's trip across the Atlantic Ocean in only three days in a hot air balloon. It was later revealed as a hoax and the story was retracted two days later. Poe himself describes the enthusiasm his story had aroused: he claims that the Sun building was "besieged" by people wanting copies of the newspaper. "I never witnessed more intense excitement to get possession of a newspaper," he wrote. The story's impact reflects on the period's infatuation with progress.
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BN ID: | 2940012134882 |
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Publisher: | United Holdings Group |
Publication date: | 02/07/2011 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
File size: | 135 KB |
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