Literary critic, veteran biographer and English Professor of Boston University, Wagenknecht probes the nature of Poe's career as a poet, fiction writer, and essayist, but he interests himself much more in how Poe's writing reflected his personality and nature. He also pays close attention to Poe's religious and philosphical writings; he also dismisses any slanders which may have clung to Poe's image and corrects wrong impressions. Green cloth boards and spine, previous owners name to e.p. DW not price clipped, white pictorial in mylar. Slight bumping of upper spine end all else Fine, clean, tight. Publishers review copy notice inclosed. . 8 vo, 276 pages. First Edition

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