Retrospective Poe: The Master, His Readership, His Legacy

This book explores Edgar Allan Poes's writing, focusing on new readings that engage with classical and (post)modern studies and his troubling literary relationship with T.S. Eliot. It examines his influence in Spain, America, Greece, and Japan, and his well-deserved reputation and global legacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 323 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive volume delves into the rich tapestry of Edgar Allan Poe's writing, offering fresh perspectives that engage with classical and (post)modern studies of his work. It explores the intricate literary relationship he shared with T.S. Eliot, shedding light on the profound influence he exerted on various audiences across different continents. While the book delves into Poe's impact in Spain, examining how his figure has been marketed to young and adult Spanish reading audiences, it also uncovers the profound resonance his works had on other cultures, including America, Greece, and Japan, spanning from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. The collection of essays serves as a testament to Poe's enduring reputation, his global legacy, and his continued presence in the world of literature. This book will captivate scholars, educators, advanced students, and enthusiasts of Poe's oeuvre, providing a deep and insightful exploration of his artistic brilliance.

Edgar Allan Poe's writing has been the subject of extensive analysis, and this book takes a fresh approach by engaging with classical and (post)modern studies of his work. It explores the intricate literary relationship he shared with T.S. Eliot, shedding light on the profound influence he exerted on various audiences across different continents. While the book delves into Poe's impact in Spain, examining how his figure has been marketed to young and adult Spanish reading audiences, it also uncovers the profound resonance his works had on other cultures, including America, Greece, and Japan, spanning from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. The collection of essays serves as a testament to Poe's enduring reputation, his global legacy, and his continued presence in the world of literature. This book will captivate scholars, educators, advanced students, and enthusiasts of Poe's oeuvre, providing a deep and insightful exploration of his artistic brilliance.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 154 x 219 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031099854
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023