Edgar Poe and his Critics (eBook, ePUB)
Unraveling Literary Perspectives on the American Master of Mystery
PAYBACK Punkte
0 °P sammeln!
In "Edgar Poe and His Critics," Sarah Helen Whitman delves into the complex web of critiques surrounding the enigmatic figure of Edgar Allan Poe. Through a blend of personal narrative and rigorous literary analysis, Whitman artfully navigates the tumultuous artistic landscape of the 19th century, addressing both lauded and disparaged aspects of Poe's oeuvre. Drawing from her keen insights and eloquent prose, Whitman situates Poe within the broader currents of Romanticism and the American literary tradition, examining the dichotomy of admiration and disdain that Poe often evoked from his contem...
In "Edgar Poe and His Critics," Sarah Helen Whitman delves into the complex web of critiques surrounding the enigmatic figure of Edgar Allan Poe. Through a blend of personal narrative and rigorous literary analysis, Whitman artfully navigates the tumultuous artistic landscape of the 19th century, addressing both lauded and disparaged aspects of Poe's oeuvre. Drawing from her keen insights and eloquent prose, Whitman situates Poe within the broader currents of Romanticism and the American literary tradition, examining the dichotomy of admiration and disdain that Poe often evoked from his contemporaries. Her insightful exploration invites readers to reconsider the value of Poe's contributions to literature against the backdrop of criticism he received. Sarah Helen Whitman, a notable poet and intellectual in her own right, was not only a contemporary of Poe but also an intimate and passionate admirer. Her close relationship with Poe, coupled with her own literary pursuits, provided her a unique perspective on the man behind the myths. A figure deeply entrenched in the Romantic and transcendental movements, Whitman'Äôs background as a poet and critic shaped her understanding of the fragile interplay between artistic genius and societal perception. This book is essential for readers and scholars who wish to understand the full scope of Edgar Allan Poe'Äôs literary legacy. Whitman's nuanced analysis not only illuminates Poe's work but also invites reflection on the deeper relationship between an author and their critics. Anyone invested in American literature, gender studies, or the nuances of literary reputation will find this work invaluable.
Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.
Andere Kunden interessierten sich für
