Author: Whitman, Sarah Helen
Title: Edgar Poe and His Critics. By Sarah Helen Whitman.
Description: New York, Rudd & Carleton, 1860. Hardcover. 4. p. l. [13]-81 p. 18 cm. Very good condition Edgar Poe and His Critics by Sarah Helen Whitman is significant for its defense of Edgar Allan Poe's reputation against harsh criticism, particularly from Rufus Griswold. As Poe's former fiancée, Whitman offers a unique and personal perspective, blending admiration with literary critique. The book counters posthumous attacks on Poe’s character, highlights his literary genius, and contributes to the Romantic movement's ideals. It serves as an important historical and biographical resource, providing insight into 19th-century literary culture and shaping Poe's legacy for future scholarship.

Keywords: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849--Criticism and Interpretation--History--19th Century


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