In The Poe Circle: With Some Account Of The Poe-Chivers Controversy And Other Poe Memorabilia

By Joel Benton

Book Overview

In The Poe Circle: With Some Account Of The Poe-Chivers Controversy And Other Poe Memorabilia is a book written by Joel Benton. The book revolves around the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe, a renowned American author, poet, and literary critic of the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of Poe's life, his literary career, and his association with other literary figures of his time.The book also discusses the controversy surrounding Poe's relationship with Sarah Helen Whitman and her subsequent engagement to Poe's friend, Rufus Wilmot Griswold. The author sheds light on the Poe-Chivers controversy, which was a literary feud between Poe and his contemporary, Thomas Holley Chivers.In addition to this, the book contains a collection of Poe memorabilia, including letters, photographs, and other documents related to his life and works. The author provides insights into Poe's writing style, his themes, and his impact on American literature.Overall, In The Poe Circle: With Some Account Of The Poe-Chivers Controversy And Other Poe Memorabilia is a comprehensive account of Edgar Allan Poe's life and legacy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or the life and works of this iconic author.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430467053
• ISBN13: 9781430467052
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"