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Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849)

Nationality: AmericanPeriods:

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
https://www.bartleby.com/lit-hub/authors/#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
 

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Last Updated Apr 29, 2013