Was Poe Immoral?

By Sarah Helen Whitman

Book Overview

""Was Poe Immoral?"" is a book written by Sarah Helen Whitman that explores the life and character of Edgar Allan Poe. The book delves into the controversies surrounding Poe's personal life, including his alleged drug and alcohol abuse, his relationships with women, and his mysterious death. Whitman examines Poe's writings and his public persona to try to answer the question of whether or not Poe was truly an immoral person. The book also includes a collection of letters exchanged between Whitman and Poe, providing insight into their relationship and Whitman's perspective on Poe's character. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe, as well as those interested in the moral and ethical implications of artistic expression.1920. A brochure written by Sarah Helen Whitman, poet, essayist, Transcendentalist, spiritualist and romantic interest of Edgar Allen Poe. It was written after Poe's death and first appeared under the title of Poe and His Critics. A fascinating look at Poe by someone with whom he was very close.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: 1417916524
• ISBN13: 9781417916528
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"