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- Title
Introduction—: African American Writers Respond to Poe.
- Authors
Gruesser, John C.; Crawford, Norlisha
- Abstract
This article discusses the relationship between African American writers and Edgar Allan Poe. It highlights the influence of Poe on Black authors from the antebellum period to the present, with examples of references to Poe in their works. The article also explores the ways in which African American writers respond to Poe and his writings, acknowledging his contributions to literature while also critiquing his treatment of race. The authors of the article emphasize the evolving perspectives and sensibilities of readers in the twenty-first century.
- Subjects
POE, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849; AFRICAN American authors; RACE; TWENTY-first century
- Publication
Poe Studies: History, Theory, Interpretation, 2023, Vol 56, p3
- ISSN
1947-4644
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/poe.2023.a909576