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Edgar Allan Poe: His Genius And Character (1911)

Edgar Allan Poe: His Genius And Character (1911)

Dillon, John Milton

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Literary Criticism19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120191300
ISBN13: 9781120191304
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Edgar Allan Poe: His Genius and Character is a biographical work on the life and literary career of one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century, Edgar Allan Poe. Written by John Milton Dillon and first published in 1911, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Poe's life, from his troubled childhood to his untimely death at the age of 40. The book delves into Poe's literary works, including his poems, short stories, and literary criticism, and analyzes the themes and motifs that are present throughout his writing. It also explores the personal struggles that Poe faced throughout his life, including his battles with alcoholism and depression, and how these struggles influenced his writing.Dillon's work provides a detailed examination of Poe's character, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, and his reputation as a controversial figure in the literary world. The book also includes a discussion of the critical reception of Poe's work during his lifetime and in the years following his death.Overall, Edgar Allan Poe: His Genius and Character is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated writers, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the macabre tales and haunting poetry that continue to captivate readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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