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Edgar Allan Poe and the Dupin Mysteries Summary:By Richard Kopley
"Edgar Allan Poe virtually invented the detective story, and Kopley reveals unexpected dimensions of his important discovery through an innovative combination of close reading, genetic criticism, and biography. Kopley's diligent research and astute literary analysis illuminate the meanings and contexts of Poe's detective stories in fresh ways. This book will be of great value to scholars of Poe and the American Renaissance."--David S. Reynolds, author of "Waking Giant: America in the Age of Jackson ""This rich synthesis of primary source research and secondary criticism reveals much about Poe's reading, his sources of inspiration, and his creative process. Kopley's study underscores the continued value and vitality of original archival discovery to the study of our major American authors."--Kent P. Ljungquist, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Product Description This title presents original material. Referencing primary sources, Kopley has done extensive research on the events and articles on which Poe based his Dupin mysteries. Increased interest in Poe at academic conferences, coupled with Poe's bicentennial of his birth in 2009, will bring added attention to this book.Using the methods of Edgar Allan Poe's sleuth C. Auguste Dupin, Kopley here offers surprising discoveries about Poe's detective tales and traces the origins of the modern detective tale genre. Summary: A top pick for those intrigued with Poe Rating: 5 There is always a story behind every story. "Edgar Allan Poe and the Dupin Mysteries" is about world renowned author Edgar Allan Poe and the stories behind his beloved Dupin mysteries (Poe was one of the earliest writers of the mystery genre). Richard Kopley puts his education and research to good use as he offers studies of Poe, his life, and the inspirations that lead to the creation of his stories. A top pick for those intrigued with Poe, those studying his impact on literature, and scholarly literature collections, "Edgar Allan Poe and the Dupin Mysteries" is highly recommended. Please select one mirror to download
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