A Defense Of Edgar Allan Poe: Life, Character And Dying Declarations Of The Poet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432525569)

""A Defense of Edgar Allan Poe: Life, Character and Dying Declarations of the Poet"" is a book written by John J. Moran. The book is a comprehensive analysis and defense of the life, character, and work of the famous American poet, Edgar Allan Poe. Moran provides a detailed account of Poe's life, including his early childhood, his struggles as a writer, and his eventual success. He also delves into the many controversies surrounding Poe's character, including his alleged drug and alcohol abuse, his tumultuous relationships with women, and his mysterious death. Moran also examines Poe's literary works, including his poems, short stories, and literary criticism. He argues that Poe was a misunderstood genius whose work was often misinterpreted and unfairly criticized. The book includes a collection of Poe's dying declarations, which shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death and refute many of the rumors and myths that have surrounded his life and work. Overall, ""A Defense of Edgar Allan Poe"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic American writer. Moran's meticulous research and thoughtful analysis provide a compelling portrait of Poe as a complex and fascinating figure whose contributions to American literature continue to be celebrated to this day.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.

Author: John J. Moran
ISBN-10: 1432525565
ISBN-13: 9781432525569
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d