The Cambridge Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe (Cambridge Introductions to Literature)

Fisher, Benjamin

ISBN 10: 0521676916 / ISBN 13: 9780521676915

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cambridge Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe (Cambridge Introductions to Literature)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521676916
• ISBN 13: 9780521676915
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 220 grams

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Synopsis

Much remains uncertain about the life of Edgar Allan Poe, the mysterious author of one of the best-known American poems, 'The Raven', the Gothic romance The Fall of the House of Usher, and the first detective fiction, The Murders in the Rue Morgue. This book provides a balanced overview of Poe's career and writings, resisting the tendency of many scholars to sensationalise the more enigmatic aspects of his life. Benjamin F. Fisher outlines Poe's experiments with a wide range of literary forms and genres, and shows how his fiction evolved from Gothic fantasy to plausible, sophisticated psychological fiction. Fisher makes fruitful connections within this diverse body of work, and offers analyses of the major works. The critical afterlife of Poe's work is charted, and the book includes a guide to further reading, making this a handy starting-point for students and readers new to Poe.

About the Author

Benjamin F. Fisher is Professor of English at the University of Mississippi.