by Edgar Allan Poe (Author), Edmund Dulac (Illustrator)
With their evocations of romantic longing and the transience of beauty and life itself, the poems of Edgar Allan Poe have captivated readers around the world. This lavish hardcover volume features the best of Poe's verse, including The Raven, Annabel Lee, To Helen, and other favorites. The poems are enhanced by 28 color plates and numerous black-and-white images by Edmund Dulac, one of the foremost artists from the Golden Age of Illustration.
Author Biography
The father of the detective novel and an innovator in the genre of science fiction, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) made his living as America's first great literary critic. Today he is best remembered for his short stories and poems, haunting works of horror and mystery that remain popular around the world.
French-born artist Edmund Dulac (1882-1953) achieved prominence during the Golden Age of Illustration. His work encompasses a wide variety of themes and styles, although he preferred to work in watercolors and remains best known for his imaginative illustrations for fairy tales and other children's books.