Edgar Allan Poe A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Work (The Literary A to Z... by Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Work (The Literary A to Z... by Edgar Allan Poe

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Comprehensive, detailed, and superbly organized, August 9, 2001 Reviewer: Midwest Book Review from Oregon, WI USA Edgar Allan Poe: A To Z is a comprehensive, detailed, superbly organized and presented reference to the life and work of the man who invented the modern detective story and horror genres in American literature. Poe was also a prolific literary critic and editor of several periodicals of the day in which he published his reviews, essays, and articles. Edgar Allan Poe: A To Z features more than 3,400 entries ranging from synopses of his tales, poetry and critical works; to descriptions of his characters; to background information on family, friends and associates; to discussion of his influence on Baudelair and other French poets; to film, musical, and theatrical adaptions of his works; to places that influenced and affected his life and work ranging from Baltimore to New York City. Edgar Allan Poe: A To Z is an essential, highly recommended reference for academic library collections and features a chronology of Poe's life and work; a select bibliography; and a listing of Poe research collections in the United Sates. The informative text is enhanced with photographs and illustrations. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.