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A groundbreaking exploration of one of America's most iconic and misunderstood authors Edgar Allan Poe: A Life is the most comprehensive critical biography of Poe yet produced, exploring his fascinating life, his extraordinary work, and the vital relationship between the two. Best known for his...

A view into the tumultuous and creative life of Edgar Allan Poe. Today the name Edgar Allan Poe invokes a tragic genius whose mastery of horror seems inexorably tied to his tormented life. But in his own time, Poe was above all a craftsman-an editor and reviewer desperately trying to earn a living by transmuting the wild ephemera of early Victorianism into innovations in science fiction, horror, and detective literature.

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential literary figures of all time. Diving into the life of this well-known poet and author, this book explores all the ways he impacted the literary world, both in his own time and in ours. Start listening, and be transported back to the 19th century to learn about one of the most well-known American writers of all time.

With a lifelong interest in Edgar Allan Poe, Troy Taylor decided to take his own look at the mysterious and macabre writer, his tragic life, unexplained death, and lingering hauntings. He invites listeners along to delve into the strange and bizarre world of Edgar Allan Poe, from his early life to his tragic marriage, his insane grief, his dramatically failed career, his links to an unsolved murder, and the mystery of what happened to the writer in the five days before his unexplained death.

Dive into the third volume of our five-part collection showcasing the remarkable works of Edgar Allan Poe. This edition features six captivating short stories along with Poes sole complete novel, The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym. Join Arthur Gordon Pym as he stows away on a whaling ship, encountering shipwrecks, mutiny, and a host of thrilling adventures that embody Poes signature style. (Introduction by TriciaG)

En este podcast escucharemos los mas terroríficos cuentos de terror escritos a puño y letra por Edgar Allan Poe!

'Emily Ogden does not flinch from the obscure and sometimes horrifying recesses of Poe’s psychosis. Her enthralling psychological portrait of the tormented artist is drawn with panache, and great compassion' - Sue Prideaux 'A wonderfully engaging account of Poe’s troubled life and work...

Evermore Poe is the historical account of the tumultuous teen years of Edgar Allan Poe. This dark coming of age story explores the ramifications of Poe's early dysfunctional family life, his early dreams of fame, forbidden love for a married woman and his alleged entry into substance abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey back in time with Edgar Allan Poes unfinished serial novel, The Journal of Julius Rodman. This captivating tale offers an account of the first ever crossing of North Americas Rocky Mountains by a civilized man. Published in Burtons Gentlemans Magazine from January to June 1840, Poe was a contributing editor at the time. However, due to conflicts with William Burton, Poe abruptly ended his contributions to the novel in June 1840.

A wonderful two book bonus: For the first time, available for your listening pleasure is the life of Edgar Allan Poe. We've combined both the beginners and the advance guides which demystify who he was, what he has done, and how his life ended. This is a wonderful collection that provides many important and detailed facts about Edgar Allan Poe.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) changed residences about once a year throughout his life. Driven by a desire for literary success and the pressures of supporting his family, Poe sought work in American magazines, living in the cities that produced them. Scott Peeples chronicles Poe's rootless life in the cities, neighborhoods, and rooms where he lived and worked, exploring how each new place left its enduring mark on the writer and his craft.

Edgar Allan Poe was one of America's first native-born professional authors, but he nevertheless embodied the now-common archetype of the artist - dark, tortured, brilliant and tragic. Born into troubled conditions, Poe's life hardly improved over the years, and when it did, his happiness or triumph was always brief. His work was lauded during his lifetime, but his lifestyle never came close to matching the legacy that would swell in the decades following his death.