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The Life and Times of Edgar Allen Poe

by Hervey Allen
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781025806761
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 592
  • Original Price: GBP 24.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 817 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Literary Figures

"The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe: Volume II" is an expansive and evocative exploration of the later life of one of America's most influential and mysterious literary icons. Written by Hervey Allen, this volume continues the meticulous chronological study of Poe's career, focusing on the period of his greatest creative output and his most profound personal struggles. The work delves into the complex psychological and social landscape that shaped Poe's development as a master of the macabre, a pioneer of the detective story, and a revolutionary critic.

Through detailed research, Allen reconstructs the literary circles of the mid-19th century, illustrating Poe's turbulent relationships with contemporaries and his persistent battle against poverty and professional isolation. The narrative provides crucial context for the composition of his most enduring works, including "The Raven" and his late short stories, while examining the devastating loss of his wife, Virginia, and his final, tragic days. This biography is valued not only for its historical accuracy but also for its narrative power, offering a vivid portrait of a genius caught between the demands of his art and the harsh realities of his environment. It remains an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the legend of the dark romanticist.

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