Edgar Allan Poe (Classic Reprint): A Memorial Volume - Couverture souple

Sara Sigourney Rice

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331610974 ISBN 13 : 9781331610977

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Experience the life, loves, and legacy of Edgar Allan Poe through personal voices and first-hand recollections.

This nonfiction collection gathers letters, sketches, and accounts that illuminate Poe’s life beyond the poems and tales. From childhood and schooling to early friendships and the people who shaped him, the book presents intimate viewpoints and anecdotes from family, friends, and admirers. Readers will glimpse the world Poe inhabited—its hopes, tensions, and enthusiasms—and how others remembered him long after his death.

Alongside biographical passages, you’ll find documentation of Poe’s public memory, including ceremonial commemorations and how his legacy was honored by peers. The material reflects both celebrated admiration and the debates that surrounded his life, offering a balancedportrait grounded in firsthand testimony.

• Personal reminiscences that trace Poe’s early years, education, and friendships
• Letters and sketches that reveal how contemporaries viewed his genius
• Accounts of commemorations and the enduring memory of Poe in American letters
• Context for understanding his life, character, and lasting impact on literature

Ideal for readers of literary history and Poe enthusiasts who want a richer, more nuanced view of the man behind the writings.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331610974
• ISBN 13: 9781331610977
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 105
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