Chefs don't have time to write. While I was working on Smoke and Pickles, I was running a restaurant — a daily regimen of testing recipes,...
Continue »
The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone.
Theory of poetry — Reviews of British and continental authors — Reviews of American authors and American literature — Magazines and criticism — The literary and social scene — Articles and marginalia.
air_in_here, December 11, 2008 (view all comments by air_in_here)
This compendium offers a unique look at Poe's critical genius, in direct comparison to his *literary* genius. If you've ever read Poe's "Philosophy on Composition", you have an idea of his powerful and indelible technique. Ambroise Valéry, the imminent French philosopher, was quoted as saying, “Poe is the only impeccable writer. He was never mistaken.” This collection of Poe's work is excellent at illustrating his flawless side through extensive (and undoubtedly painstaking) organization of his critiques. This book is a nonfiction representation of Poe, which is a side of him that is tragically missed by many casual readers of his literature. Due to a lack of duality when examining Poe, some of his sheer brilliance is dulled by the pervasive morbidity he proliferated through his work. In Poe: Essays and Reviews, here is ample opportunity to witness his witty, caustic, and intensely logical side.
Was this comment helpful? | Yes | No (2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.
