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Coffee With Poe
by
Andrew Barger (Goodreads Author)
Coffee with Poe, award-winning finalist (historical biography category) of the USA Book News "Best Book Awards", is a historical novel detailing Edgar Allan Poe's life. The book is filled with actual letters to his three fiance's, his literary contemporaries (Longfellow, Irving, and Hawthorne), and his bitter enemies. The characters are brought to life by interactive dialo...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
November 3rd 2003
by Bottletree Books
(first published November 2003)
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Superb novel!
This novel is so very well written- one truly feels a part of the world created by master story-teller Andrew Barger- The actual letters from legendary writers, Hawthorne, Irving ect., coupled with sparkling prose make this a must read for all!!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITYBOOK CLUB MUST READ
This novel is so very well written- one truly feels a part of the world created by master story-teller Andrew Barger- The actual letters from legendary writers, Hawthorne, Irving ect., coupled with sparkling prose make this a must read for all!!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITYBOOK CLUB MUST READ
It may be that I read this as an e-book instead of purchasing a physical copy, but I think that this book could have been much-improved with the work of an editor. While the story was enjoyable enough, I could not help but spot the grammatical errors that shone like stars throughout the piece. Too, since the story was being told through the perspective of Poe himself, I found it odd that Barger continued to add the omissions, illegible words, and other elements of Poe's letters that were not pla...more
“endless toil and endeavor”
The curious and tragic life of the seemingly infamous, but greatly misunderstood Edgar Allan Poe, makes for an immensely interesting read with Bargar’s skillful mix of fact and fictional speculation. I’d recommend COFFEE WITH POE to any fan of the talented dark poet; if for nothing else than to checkout emotionally charged, passionate and often overly dramatic collection of letters written by “The Raven” himself.
The curious and tragic life of the seemingly infamous, but greatly misunderstood Edgar Allan Poe, makes for an immensely interesting read with Bargar’s skillful mix of fact and fictional speculation. I’d recommend COFFEE WITH POE to any fan of the talented dark poet; if for nothing else than to checkout emotionally charged, passionate and often overly dramatic collection of letters written by “The Raven” himself.
I have always been interested in Poe so I really looked forward to this. Within the first few pages you truly understand why he wrote in the manner he did. Virtually from birth he faced sadness, death and disappointment in his life. He took all of that pain and turned it into his works of art. The letters to his lives and fellow writers allow you to see him in a different level and sympathize with him. The only parts I did not enjoy were his letters to Helen. While I understand their purpose, th...more
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Mediocre historical novel rendered somewhat palpable by interspersing some of Poe's actual correspondence into the storyline. Even so.....not worth it.
I never was a fan of Poe and this book did little to change that. While he had a rough childhood he blamed all of the things that went wrong in life on others and never took responsibility. I only made it half way through.
Received as a Goodreads Giveaway.
I'm of mixed minds on this book. On the one hand, it is quite enjoyable, and has some great gossipy bits about Poe's life. On the other, some details were left out, leaving some passages a bit confusing.
Overall though, I did enjoy this book...the perfect one to start on Halloween!
I'm of mixed minds on this book. On the one hand, it is quite enjoyable, and has some great gossipy bits about Poe's life. On the other, some details were left out, leaving some passages a bit confusing.
Overall though, I did enjoy this book...the perfect one to start on Halloween!
Sep 19, 2012
Sheila
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Oh. My. Word. I haven't read it yet, but I absolutely can't wait to. I hope my library has a copy. If not, I think I'll buy two so I can donate one to the library and have one to keep. I can't wait to read this. Poe is my favorite so I think I would adore this glimpse of what his life was like.
I loved reading this. I couldn't put it down. It was very different and it was really cool to read more about Edgar Allan Poe.
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“. . . never seen him inspired by any more dangerous stimulant than strong coffee, of which he was very fond & of which [he] drank freely. MacIntosh says that the measure of a man's brain is the amount of coffee he can drink with impunity.
SARAH HELEN WHITMAN (POE'S FIANCÉE) TO JOHN INGRAM
DECEMBER 13, 1874”
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SARAH HELEN WHITMAN (POE'S FIANCÉE) TO JOHN INGRAM
DECEMBER 13, 1874”
“Literature is the most noble of professions. In fact, it is about the only one fit for a man. For my own part, there is no seducing me from the path. I shall be a litterateur, at least, all my life; nor would I abandon the hopes which still lead me on for all the gold in California.”
EDGAR ALLAN POE TO FREDERICK WILLIAM THOMAS
FEBRUARY 14, 1849”
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EDGAR ALLAN POE TO FREDERICK WILLIAM THOMAS
FEBRUARY 14, 1849”
and you must listen to recordings I posted of James Mason reading three Poe Poems- including Raven on my James Mason Group!!
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