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Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849)

wrote poetry and prose in a romantic style with an emphasis on horror

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Criticism about Edgar Allan Poe

Bits and Pieces – II

http://www.eapoe.org/geninfo/poebtsp2.htm

This site contains short quotes about the work of Edgar Allan Poe, mostly from contemporary sources.

Contains: Commentary, Criticism

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, contemporary sources, quotations, quotes

 

Poe

http://www.bartleby.com/226/index.html#5

This lengthy analysis of the author’s life and work includes sections on his “Youth”, “Education”, “The Southern Literary Messenger”, “Later Misfortunes “, and “Tales.”

Contains: Extensive Bio, Criticism, Bibliography

Author: Killis Campbell

From: The Cambridge History of English and American Literature Volume XVI: American, Early National Literature: Part II, Later National Literature: Part I

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The Poe Decoder

http://www.poedecoder.com/

“The Poe Decoder” contains critical information about Edgar Allan Poe’s works as well as useful links to other sites.

Contains: Commentary, Criticism

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, criticism, links

 

 
Biographical sites about Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

http://www.nps.gov/archive/edal/index1.html

This site provides information about Edgar Allan Poe’s House in Philadelphia, things that he wrote there, and other interesting information about his life.

Contains: Timeline, Pictures, Works List

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The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore

http://www.eapoe.org/

This is the site of the Edgar Allan Poe society which contains useful pointers to other Poe resources including their newsletter, other links, and works.

Contains: Criticism, Commentary, Pictures, Sketch

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe Society, links, biography, criticism

 

Index to the Edgar A. Poe Biography

http://www.poedecoder.com/Qrisse/

This site is an index to finding a great deal out about the life of Edgar Allan Poe. The links lead to more information.

Contains: Full Bio

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, biography, life

 

Poe Chronology

http://www.eapoe.org/geninfo/poechron.htm

This site provides a comprehensive chronology of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, ending with his induction into the Hall of Fame in New York.

Contains: Timeline

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, chronology, biography

 

Poe’s Problematic Biography

http://www.eapoe.org/geninfo/poebiog.htm

This page describes the strange nuances of Edgar Allan Poe’s biography and the problems with correctly tracing his life.

Contains: Full Bio, Commentary

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, biography

 

 
Other sites about Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar A. Poe

Includes a biographical sketch, links on works available online, and an annotated listing of critical and information Websites.

Contains: Bibliography, Webliography, Works List, Sketch, Pictures

Author: Alan Gullette

From: Selected Authors of Supernatural Fiction

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Edgar Allan Poe Museum

http://www.poemuseum.org

The site created by the Edgar Allan Poe Museum of Richmond Virginia clues the reader into the more supernatural side of Poe complete with sound files and a movie.

Contains: Commentary

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe Museum

 

Poe’s Family Tree

http://www.eapoe.org/geninfo/poegnlgy.htm

This site provides a family tree for Edgar Allan Poe for those seriously interested in his life. It is provided by the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore.

Contains: Commentary

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, geneology, family tree, life

 

Poe’s Grave

http://www.eapoe.org/balt/poegrave.htm

The “Poe’s Grave” site provides a commentary on the several places where Edgar Allan Poe has been buried as well as legends about him, photographs of the graves, and directions to his current resting place.

Contains: Commentary

Keywords: Edgar Allan Poe, grave, buried, burial, Poe Toaster