Nevermore, Karen Lange
Nevermore, Karen Lange
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Nevermore
A Photobiography of Edgar Alan Poe

Author: Karen Lange

Narrator: Richard Poe

Unabridged: 1 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/24/2013

Synopsis

Nevermore brings one of America's most enigmatic writers to the attention of a new generation of children. This intriguing photobiography examines the life and times of the author and poet who would have a huge influence on future generations of writers, poets, artists, and even songwriters. Poe pioneered the psychological horror story, the detective story, and the emerging genre of science fiction. Through his dark tales and unforgettable verse, as well as his literary criticism, he made major contributions to the development of the modern short story and modern poetry in America. Thanks to the translations of the French writer Charles Baudelaire, Poe also gained a wide audience throughout Europe. His work influenced not only writers, but also avant-garde artists, who saw in him a kindred soul. Karen Lange's gripping narrative combines with the book's vivid illustrations of Poe's various haunts to create an atmospheric account of America's most famous Romantic writer. The story shifts from his birth in Boston to Richmond, from Hampton Roads to Philadelphia, from New York City to his mysterious death in Baltimore. Nevermore is a rich appreciation of an American master, whose macabre tales of mystery took shape in tandem with his own strange and ultimately tragic life story.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shelli on October 22, 2018

This would have been a five star quick overview of Edgar Allan Poe if it were in a different format. I seriously need to write up and save my reasons for why I don't like lengthy standard sized picture books for middle/high school students because I get really tired of typing it out again and again.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on September 21, 2013

The 61 pages Edgar Allen Poe biography by Karen E. Lange was, despite being a bit boring at time, a quick read. Edgar Allen Poe who was born in Boston on January 19, 1809 to Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe Jr who were both actors. He was an orphan at a young age, shortly after his mother died of......more

Goodreads review by James on November 09, 2015

A solid book about Edgar Allan Poe and well suited to the younger reader. It is richly illustrated and ends with a brief analysis of how important Poe has been in various methods, from comments from poets and authors to his staying power as a form of merchandising. While the book is not fully in dep......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on July 03, 2014

This is a beautifully done nonfiction piece about Edgar Allan Poe in which readers learn about both his genius in chronological order but also about his incessant need for love from women. It focuses on each relationship and his letters-- courting one woman as he's proposing marriage to another. It......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on March 06, 2010

Grades 5-12 Mock Sibert Award Nominee, 2010 This biography of the tragic genius is detailed, well-researched, and attractive. Poe's story is told in an engaging style that mixes well-written, interesting prose with photographs, paintings, and other images. Black and white photographs are set off by bl......more

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