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Welcome to the darker side of publishing with 5 volumes of Edgar Allan Poe’s work printed on black paper!
Experience Edgar Allan Poe’s work printed in soft-touch hard cover on luxurious black paper with brilliant white text. Five (5) hard cover books are available during this campaign, and if you missed out on our last campaign, you can get Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Picture of Dorian Gray as Addons!
dgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, and literary critic best known for his macabre and Gothic tales, as well as his mastery of the short story and poetry genres. Born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, Poe had a tumultuous and tragic life marked by personal struggles, financial difficulties, and the loss of loved ones.
Early Life: Poe was orphaned at a young age and was taken in by John Allan, a successful tobacco merchant in Richmond, Virginia. Despite financial support from Allan, Poe and his foster father had a strained relationship, and Poe struggled with financial instability throughout his life.
Literary Career: Poe’s writing career began in the early 19th century with the publication of his first collection of poems, “Tamerlane and Other Poems” (1827). He gained wider recognition with his short stories, such as “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “The Pit and the Pendulum.” Poe’s contributions to the mystery and detective genres include the famous character C. Auguste Dupin in stories like “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.”
Poetry: Poe’s poetry is known for its dark themes, melancholic tone, and musicality. Some of his most famous poems include “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells.”
Literary Criticism: In addition to his creative works, Poe wrote essays and reviews on literary criticism. His views on aesthetics and his emphasis on the importance of unity of effect in a literary work had a significant impact on literary theory.
Personal Life: Poe’s personal life was marked by tragedy. He faced the death of his wife, Virginia Clemm, from tuberculosis, which had a profound impact on his emotional state. Poe’s own death remains somewhat mysterious, and the exact cause is still debated. He died on October 7, 1849, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Legacy: Edgar Allan Poe is considered a master of the short story and a pioneer of the detective fiction genre. His works have had a lasting impact on American and international literature, influencing later writers like Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Despite facing numerous challenges during his lifetime, Poe’s literary contributions have earned him a lasting place in literary history, and his works continue to be studied and appreciated for their exploration of the human psyche and the darker aspects of human nature.
As of February 29th, this project has raised $5,600 of their $4,000 goal. This project has 28 days left to raise as much as it can. For a pledge of $25, you will get one book. For a pledge of $100, you will get a five book set. To learn more and to pledge money, go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jumpmasterpress/the-works-of-edgar-allen-poe-black-edition?
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