Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Magistrale, Tony. Student companion to Edgar Allan Poe / Tony Magistrale. p. cm.—(Student companions to classic writers, ISSN 1522–7979) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0–313–30992–2 (alk. paper) 1. Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809–1849—Criticism and interpretation. 2. Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809–1849—Examinations—Study guides. 3. Fantasy literature, American—Examinations—Study guides. 4. Fantasy literature, American—History and criticism. I. Title. II. Series. PS2638.M24 2001 818′.309—dc21 00–049071 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2001 by Tony Magistrale All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 00–049071 ISBN: 0-313-30992-2 ISSN: 1522–7979 First published in 2001 Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.greenwood.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48–1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Cover portrait of Edgar Allan Poe reproduced from the Collections of the Library of Congress. -iv- |