Edgar A. Poe: A Study (1921)

By John W. Robertson

Book Overview

Edgar A. Poe: A Study is a book written by John Wooster Robertson and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the famous American writer, Edgar Allan Poe. It provides a detailed analysis of Poe's literary style, his themes, and his impact on American literature. The author delves into Poe's personal life, including his difficult childhood, his troubled relationships, and his struggles with addiction. Robertson also examines the critical reception of Poe's work during his lifetime and in the years since his death. The book includes numerous quotations from Poe's writings, as well as from letters and other documents, providing a rich and nuanced portrait of this fascinating figure in American literature. Overall, Edgar A. Poe: A Study is an insightful and engaging exploration of one of America's most celebrated writers.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: 1167019121
• ISBN13: 9781167019128
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"