Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Essays

"There is a distinct limit, as regards length, to all works of literary art — the limit of a single sitting".This collection of nine essays by author, poet and critic Edgar Allan Poe comprises his most significant non-fiction works and reveals his meticulous approach to writing and his unforgiving critical eye. From sharp critiques of contemporary authors to philosophical meditations on beauty, imagination, and the nature of the universe, these essays reveal the intellect behind the macabre and the genius that shaped a literary movement.The nine essays included here are:A Few Words on Secret WritingEureka: A Prose PoemMaelzel’s Chess PlayerMorning on the WissahicconThe Balloon-HoaxThe Philosophy of CompositionThe Philosophy of FurnitureThe Poetic PrincipleThe Rationale of VerseEdgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic known for his dark, atmospheric tales and haunting poetry. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American l