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The Unveiling of the Bust of Edgar Allan Poe in the Library of the University of Virginia, October the Seventh, Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Nine (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Kent, Charles W.

 
9781333620943: The Unveiling of the Bust of Edgar Allan Poe in the Library of the University of Virginia, October the Seventh, Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-Nine (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the story behind Poe’s connection to the University of Virginia and the momentous unveiling that honored his memory. This non‑fiction work chronicles the origins of the Poe Memorial, its guiding association, and the exercises surrounding Zolnay’s bust of Poe.



Through scanned records, memorial speeches, and curated documents, the edition presents a detailed, respectful account of how a university community paid tribute to a literary figure who helped shape American poetry and prose. It blends historical context with the ceremonies that marked a turning point in Poe scholarship and public remembrance.




  • Insights into the Poe Memorial Association and its officers, members, and actions.

  • Descriptions of the unveiling events and the people who helped bring the project to life.

  • Appendices and archival material that illuminate the period and its figures.



Ideal for readers of literary history, Poe scholars, and those interested in university memory and public art.

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