Edgar Allan Poe by Hanns Heinz Ewers
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| Author | Ewers, Hanns Heinz, 1871-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Edgar Allan Poe Die Dichtung, Band XLII |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Edgar Allan Poe" by Hanns Heinz Ewers is a biography written in the early 20th century that delves into the life and artistic contributions of the esteemed American writer Edgar Allan Poe. This text explores themes surrounding Poe's turbulent life, highlighting both his literary genius and the personal struggles he faced, including addiction and mental health issues. In this biography, Ewers emphasizes the duality of Poe's existence as both a celebrated author and a tortured soul. The narrative tracks Poe's significant life events, from his early years, education, and marriage to Virginia Clemm, to his later career marked by relentless struggles with poverty and drink. Ewers argues that Poe's creativity was inextricably linked to his inner turmoil and the substances he used to cope with his existential dread, suggesting that the pain and chaos of his life deeply informed his rich literary explorations of death, love, and the macabre. Through a critical lens, Ewers not only illuminates Poe's artistic legacy but also challenges the societal judgments surrounding his life choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 -- Appreciation |
| Subject | Fantasy literature, American -- Appreciation |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20589 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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