Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionized modern poetics.The entirety of Poe's body of imaginative work encompasses detective tales, satires, fables, fantasies, science fiction, verse dramas, and some of the most evocative poetry in the English language.
"Whip Hand" by Dick Francis [UNABRIDGED AUDIOBOOK WITH TEXT] Despite the fact that he thinks she's overreacting, ex-jockey turned detective Sid Halley agrees to keep an eye on an old friend's prize race horse before a big race, at the request of his buddy's wife. Winner of the 1980 Edgar Award. Narrated by Simon Prebble
Edgar Allan Poe “The Gold Bug” /Эдгар Аллан По “Золотой жук”Автор: По Э.А. Адаптация, примечания и словарь: А,А.Ставиской Год выпуска: 1963 Количество страниц: 100
Edgar Allan Poe revolutionized literature by inventing the modern detective story and horror genre. He is also known for his haunting poetry, which includes classics like "The Raven". Bloom's How to Write about Edgar Allan Poe offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an insightful introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Poe. This volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of this important author's turbulent life and unforgettable works.
This overview of Poe criticism and the various guises in which he's appeared over the years is witty, adept, perceptive, and is full of critical views that are presented in a clear and precise manner. It's a joy to read, delightful, and you come away recognizing how easily we re-cast writers to fit our present images of them.