The rationale of verse : manuscript, [ca. 1848]

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The rationale of verse : manuscript, [ca. 1848]

Portion of an essay concerning the rhythm and meter of poetry; differs slightly from the published version.

1 item and 8 leaves ; 150 x 19 cm. (item) and 33 cm. or smaller (leaves).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7801859

Houghton Library

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Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849

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Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author, poet, and critic. In 1834 Poe married his cousin Virginia, who was not quite fourteen at the time, and began seriously seeking a means of supporting "his family." In the spring of 1835, the family moved back to Richmond where Poe took a position with the Southern Literary Messenger . Poe used the opportunity to publish several of his poems and short tales in the paper, but he also began developing his reputation as a pugnacious critic by contr...