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And those that were linked with him by ties of love, friendship, or even hate have thereby gained their lasting titles to literary immortality; titles to which Poe's tributes to their merits, set forth in the pages of his Literati, would never have insured them.
Pre-eminent among the literary women who were closely associated with the poet stands Sarah Helen Whitman, presenting a mystical, poetic figure, quite as romantic as his own, whose claims to literary immortality should rest securely upon her own poetic contributions.
The story of her brief engagement to Poe (the year before his death) has often been recounted, but her own story, so closely identified with that of the important men and women of her time, has, until now, remained untold.
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And those that were linked with him by ties of love, friendship, or even hate have thereby gained their lasting titles to literary immortality; titles to which Poe's tributes to their merits, set forth in the pages of his Literati, would never have insured them.
Pre-eminent among the literary women who were closely associated with the poet stands Sarah Helen Whitman, presenting a mystical, poetic figure, quite as romantic as his own, whose claims to literary immortality should rest securely upon her own poetic contributions.
The story of her brief engagement to Poe (the year before his death) has often been recounted, but her own story, so closely identified with that of the important men and women of her time, has, until now, remained untold.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a unique perspective on one of American literature's most celebrated yet enigmatic figures: Edgar Allan Poe. By weaving together the author's literary analysis with Sarah Helen Whitman's personal letters and diary entries, this book invites us into the heart of Poe's most passionate romance. Through the examination of previously unpublished love letters, the reader gains an intimate glimpse of Poe's complex and often contradictory personality. The author's exploration of Whitman's own literary achievements as a poet and critic adds a rich layer to our understanding of Poe's creative process. By examining the dynamics of their relationship, the book sheds new light on the creative and emotional forces that shaped Poe's most iconic works, including The Raven, a poem that first captivated Whitman's imagination and sparked their literary connection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331480310_0
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