more than love: the enduring fascination with edgar allan poe

Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy continues to thrive more than 175 years since his mysterious death. Poe’s ubiquitous presence is evident not only in literature but also in film, television, music, visual arts, and other fields. How does Poe command such a hold on so many imaginations? The essays collected here feature creators who have direct knowledge of his significance for contemporary U.S. culture. These writers of poetry, detective fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories along with actors, visual artists, musicians, tour guides, teachers, and others reflect on how Poe has influenced their careers. Contributors include José Alejandro Acosta, Tim Beasley, Mark Dawidziak, Thomas Devaney, Andy Duncan, Enrica Jang, Dean Knight, Levi Leland, Lu Ann Young Marshall, Roger McCormack, Emily Michael, Ian Muneshwar, Christine Neulieb, Jamison Odone, Jessica L. Osnoe, Deborah T. Phillips, Stefanie Rocknak, MaryBeth Schade, Christopher P. Semtner, Jason Strutz, and Militia Vox.

Amy Branam Armiento is professor of English at Frostburg State University and immediate past president of the Poe Studies Association. She holds a PhD in English from Marquette University. Many of her publications and invited lectures focus on the treatment of women in nineteenth-century literary works, including her coedited book POE AND WOMEN.