Fallen angel : the life of Edgar Allan Poe / Robert Morgan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morgan, Robert, 1918-2004, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Authors, American--19th century--Biography.

Authors, American.

Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849.

Poe, Edgar Allan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (401 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2023]

Summary:

This biography, 'Fallen Angel: The Life of Edgar Allan Poe' by Robert Morgan, delves into the enigmatic life of the renowned American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It explores his troubled relationships, particularly his fascination with marriage, which is a recurring theme both in his life and his literary works. The book examines Poe's personal experiences, including his marriages and engagements, and how these influenced his writing, especially his poems and stories that often culminate in the death of a spouse or lover. Through detailed research, the biography sheds light on Poe's complex personality and his lasting impact on American and world literature. It is aimed at readers interested in literary history and the personal life of one of America's most original literary geniuses. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Introduction

1. Eliza

2. Fanny Allan

3. Jane Stanard and Elmira Royster

4. Tamerlane and Other Poems

5. West Point

6. Maria Clemm and Baltimore

7. Return to Richmond

8. New York and Philadelphia

9. William Burton

10. Penn Magazine

11. Ratiocination

12. Washington, DC

13. New York, “The Purloined Letter”

14. Fame and Its Price

15. “The Domain of Arnheim”

16. Virginia’s Last Days

17. Loui Shew and Eureka

18. Annie, Elmira, and Helen

19. “For Annie” and “The Bells”

20. “The Poetic Principle”

21. The Oath and Consent

22. Burial and Afterlife Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807181065

0807181064

OCLC:

1389616624