JOURNAL ARTICLE

A MACABRE LOVE AFFAIR: Hazel Smith reveals why American author Edgar Allan Poe is so revered by the French.

  • Published In: France Today, 2023, v. 39, n. 2. P. 25 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SMITH, HAZEL 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in France Today explores the enduring reverence for American author Edgar Allan Poe in France, despite never having visited the country. Poe's macabre tales, particularly his detective fiction, resonated with French audiences, who appreciated his exploration of dark themes like death and lost love. French poets like Charles Baudelaire and Stéphane Mallarmé translated Poe's works, while artists like Édouard Manet and Odilon Redon found inspiration in his stories, contributing to his lasting legacy in France. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:France Today. 2023/08, Vol. 39, Issue 2, p25
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0895-3651
  • Accession Number:182457771
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