Poe's Seductive Influence on Great Writers

by Burton R. Pollin

Each of the twelve prominent writers named on the front cover of this book shows the telling effect on his publications of Poe's life or works, as indicated in Dr. Pollin's articles and reviews. Their "testimony" varies: Kipling states his great "debt to Poe"; Henry James, in two important works pivotally quotes from Poe's novel and The Raven; Walter de la Mare's tale features Poe as a reluctant ghost; a major novel by Thomas Mann links the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595319246
• ISBN13: 9780595319244
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"