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Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
This is an update of Sova's (English, Montclair State Univ., NJ) award-winning Edgar Alan Poe A-Z, originally published by Facts On File in 2001. In addition to including new illustrations, the book now features a new format: Sova has separated the original A-to-Z entries into various sections covering biography, Poe's fiction, Poe's essays and reviews, and people in Poe's life. The first part of the book reviews Poe's poems and stories, while the second comprises 200 of his reviews of other authors' works published in such literary magazines as Southern Literary Messenger and Grahams Magazine. The entries on Poe's work are generally...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2008
Gr 9-Up This revision of Sovas "Edgar Allan Poe A to Z" (Facts On File, 2001) has been considerably improved by superior organization and enhanced information. Biographical, historical, and critical material on Poes life and work is presented in alphabetical order in three sections. The entries on Poes works each provide a synopsis, a publication history, and character descriptions, while major works such as The Cask of Amontillado and The Purloined Letter have...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




