| Author |
Stanard, Mary Newton, 1865-1929 |
| LoC No. |
09016976
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| Title |
The Dreamer: A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Dreamer: A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe" by Mary Newton Stanard is a fictional biography written in the early 20th century. The book presents a dramatized account of the life of the iconic American poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe, exploring not only his artistic achievements but also the personal sorrows and struggles he faced. The narrative centers around Poe's formative years, delving into his family background, particularly the poignant relationship with his mother and the profound impact of her early death. The opening of the narrative establishes a somber but richly evocative atmosphere, beginning with the death of Poe's mother, Elizabeth Arnold, as she succumbs to illness in a modest Richmond room. Through her deathbed, we catch glimpses of young Edgar and his sister, Rosalie, who cling to the memories of their mother while naively navigating a world filled with loss. Their mother's last moments are handled with tender sensitivity, highlighting the deep connection between the family members that will haunt Edgar throughout his life. As the story unfolds, we meet Poe's foster parents, the Allans, particularly focusing on the complexities of his relationship with John Allan and Frances Allan, who both mold and attempt to stifle his artistic spirit. This opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of the duality of Poe's existence as both a beloved son and a profoundly lonely dreamer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17389 |
| Release Date |
Dec 25, 2005 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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