The Tell-Tale Heart: The Life And Works Of Edgar Allan Poe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
The Tell-Tale Heart: The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe is a richly crafted literary biography that chronicles the turbulent and tragic life of one of America's most iconic and enigmatic writers. Julian Symons, himself a celebrated crime and mystery author, brings an authoritative insider's perspective to bear on Poe's tortured existence — from his impoverished beginnings and fractured relationships to his battles with alcoholism and his untimely death. With scholarly precision and vivid storytelling, Symons details the full arc of Poe's creative genius, examining landmark works such as The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue. The biography argues compellingly that Poe's personal demons were inseparable from his literary output, illuminating how darkness, loss, and obsession shaped some of the most enduring tales in the Western literary canon. Written with both critical rigour and genuine admiration, this is an indispensable portrait of a writer whose influence on horror, gothic fiction, and detective literature remains unmatched.
Author: Julian Symons
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Hutchinson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
The Tell-Tale Heart: The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe is a richly crafted literary biography that chronicles the turbulent and tragic life of one of America's most iconic and enigmatic writers. Julian Symons, himself a celebrated crime and mystery author, brings an authoritative insider's perspective to bear on Poe's tortured existence — from his impoverished beginnings and fractured relationships to his battles with alcoholism and his untimely death. With scholarly precision and vivid storytelling, Symons details the full arc of Poe's creative genius, examining landmark works such as The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue. The biography argues compellingly that Poe's personal demons were inseparable from his literary output, illuminating how darkness, loss, and obsession shaped some of the most enduring tales in the Western literary canon. Written with both critical rigour and genuine admiration, this is an indispensable portrait of a writer whose influence on horror, gothic fiction, and detective literature remains unmatched.