Edgar Allan Poe A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Work (The Literary A to Z Series)

Dawn B. Sova

ISBN 10: 081604161X / ISBN 13: 9780816041619

Published by Checkmark Books, 2001

About this Item

More than 3,400 entries chart the life and work of Poe. Entries arearranged alphabetically and cover works (including essays and reviews as well as poems and tales) and characters. Entries for works contain publishing and dramatization history, a list of characters, and a synopsis of the plot. There is also coverage of people, places, and publications that played a role in Poe's life or helped shape his literary development. Coverage extends into the twentieth century with entries (Corman, Roger; Price, Vincent) related to film and musical adaptations. Terms in boldface type serve as cross-references. Following the entries are four appendixes: a chronology of Poe's life, a chronology of his works, a list of Poe research collections, and a bibliography. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Significant damage due to wetness. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is moderately loose. Some pages are falling out. Large crease(s) in the cover. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Edgar Allan Poe A to Z: The Essential Reference to His Life and Work (The Literary A to Z Series)
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081604161X
• ISBN 13: 9780816041619
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Ex-Library

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Synopsis

Includes over 3,400 entries on Poe's poetry and characters, biographical information on his life, family, friends, and journeys that affected his work.