A Quiet Madness: A biographical novel of Edgar Allan Poe by John Isaac Jones (En

Description: A Quiet Madness by John Isaac Jones Edgar Allan Poe lives again! His early orphan years, his tumultuous relationship with his foster father, his scandalous affairs, his glory days as a literary scion and his untimely death at the age of forty in a barroom brawl. Its all here! FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description John Isaac Joness new biographical novel on Edgar Allan Poe brings the turbulent life of Americas most famous poet to life in vivid, captivating detail.His time - 1810-40s America; Lewis and Clark have returned; the Monroe doctrine takes effect, the War of 1812; Andrew Jacksons tempestuous presidency; the train, the steamship and the graphite pencil were still being improved; the Mexican-American War, the trail of tears, the California gold rush. His loves - His frail, devoted stepmother who tried to protect him against his cruel stepfather; Jane Stanard, his stepmothers best friend who initiated him first into poetry, then into manhood; the violet-eyed mysterious Lenore whose death inspired The Raven; Virginia Clemm, his first cousin and great love of his life whom he married one day after her thirteenth birthday.His genius - Edgar Allan Poe, poet and short story writer who penned the classics The Raven and Annabel Lee; single- handedly created the detective mystery genre; wrote some of the most enduring horror stories in all literature including The Fall of The House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart and the Pit and The Pendulum. These pages deliver a compelling portrait of one of the greatest men of letters the world has ever known. Author Biography Jones is a retired journalist and novelist currently living at Merritt Island, Florida. For more than thirty years, he was a reporter for media outlets throughout the world. These included local newspapers in my native Alabama, The National Enquirer, News of the World in London, the Sydney Morning Herald, and NBC television. He is the author of ten novels, two short story collections and five novellas. Review "Anyone that is a fan of Edgar Allan Poe will thoroughly enjoy this read. I enjoyed the story as it was woven factually, fictitiously, and historically from before Poes birth to his death. Mr. Jones captured all the critical milestones in Poes literary career and included some of his most important pieces. One of the best books I have read in a while!" - Reviewer"This book is really an interesting read. Some liberties were taken with dates, but it fluffs out his 40 years to much more than "The Raven." - Reviewer"A Really good Read! The author wrote the story as if he were there. I realized that EAP was born in the 18th C and was a contemporary to the greatest classical authors and musicians. I appreciated the author inviting the reader in daily activities, shopping, and purchasing those goods considered expensive. While EAP was writing poems and stories that frightened the very core, the US was decimating the West. Slavery was institutionalized, and the Indigenios Nations lost their ancestral lands and the lives of the future generations. This is an artful and empathetic story of a hounded child & troubled man. EAPs reliance on his wife and MIL was heartfelt, and nothing could be done to relieve EAPs grief. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who likes history or biographies. I plan to read his other books about other American authors.""My new favorite author! John Issac Jones book, A Quiet Madness, takes you into the life of Edgar Allan Poe from birth to death. The extraordinary tale and the vivid details of writing keeps you continually captivated! You wont want to put this book down, and youll lose sleep because the style of writing and the story itself makes you want to read continuously until the end. Im looking forward to seeing more of John Isaac Jones series of "Great American Authors Series"."This is such a good book! It is a biographical novel, but it is written so well, you forget it is fiction. It makes the Poet Edgar A Poe come to life and causes us readers to understand him, in a way I never did before. Its such a touching book, especially the part where Poe creates his famous poem The Raven. Wow! I loved it and highly recommend the book especially for Poe fans. I look forward to reading more from John Isaac Jones!""Wonderful! This author does Poe a great service in being able to write his story. It is a beautifully written, biographical novel of this famous poet and author...Ive always been fascinated by Poe and in visiting the Poe Museum in Richmond, Va. Ive been waiting to find a interesting book on his life..this one is it..its fascinating and clever. This author brought to light many new things about Edger Allen Poe ." Details ISBN1733350055 Author John Isaac Jones Short Title A Quiet Madness Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1733350055 ISBN-13 9781733350051 Format Hardcover Publisher John I. Jones Publication Date 2020-08-25 UK Release Date 2020-08-25 Imprint John I. Jones Subtitle A biographical novel of Edgar Allan Poe Audience General Pages 430 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131657983;

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