Hundreds of books and articles have been written about Edgar Allan Poe. Even so, no one is really sure who Poe was. Many people say that he was as crazy as the characters he wrote about. Others say that Poe was a driven man with a simple wish. He wanted to write and to make a living by his writing. [...]
Ten classic stories from authors who have masterfully captured the American experience. Irving's incredible and amusing tale of the archetypal "Rip Van Winkle" relates the story of a man who slept through history. Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" tells of a young soldier who must struggle [...]
Edgar Allan Poe and His Nineteenth-Century American Counterparts addresses Poe's connections with, critical assessments of, borrowings from, and effect on his literary peers. It situates Poe within his own time and place, paying particular attention to his interactions with, and impact on, figures s[...]
The five languages book "The Masque of the Red Death" is devoted to Edgar Poe's story - a rich multilingual reading and studying experience It is recommended for students, professors, and all people (adults or teenagers), who are interested in the presented languages: English, German, French, Spani[...]
This mesmerizing tale of terror at sea is now available in a richly contextualized edition. Edgar Allan Poe's only novel has provoked intense debates about its meaning since its first publication. The novel relates the adventures of Pym after he stows away on a whaling ship, where he endures starvat[...]
Visions in Poetry is an exciting and unique series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. The fifth book in the series, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," delves into the hidden horrors of the human psyche. Originally published in 1845, the poem [...]