Photographic Print : Poe and Friends
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Poe and Friends
EDGAR ALLAN POE American writer (on the right) with friends from the University of Virginia, Miles George and Thomas Goode Tucker, probably taken about 1840
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Media ID 583201
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1809 1840 1849 Allan Edgar Friends Goode Miles Tucker University Virginia
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the "Poe and Friends" photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively available through Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, taken around 1840, captures Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), the renowned American writer, in an intimate moment with his friends Miles George and Thomas Goode Tucker, also students at the University of Virginia. Add an air of literary history to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Preserve this unique piece of American literary heritage as a conversation starter or a source of inspiration. Order now from Mary Evans Prints Online and bring the intriguing world of Edgar Allan Poe into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 27.9cm (7.2" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), the enigmatic American writer and poet, best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre. The image, believed to have been taken around 1840, captures Poe in the company of two of his friends from the University of Virginia: Miles George and Thomas Goode Tucker. Poe's time at the University of Virginia, between 1826 and 1827, was a pivotal period in his life. It was during this time that he began to develop his literary talents, publishing his first poem, "Tamerlane," in the university's literary magazine, The Southern Literary Messenger. In this photograph, Poe, dressed in a formal coat and waistcoat, is seated on the right, with Miles George and Thomas Goode Tucker on either side of him. George, who was a year older than Poe, was a law student at the time, while Tucker was a medical student. The three friends appear to be in high spirits, with Poe's expressive face and twinkling eyes suggesting a sense of mischief and fun. Despite the jovial atmosphere of the photograph, Poe's life was far from easy. He struggled with poverty, addiction, and personal loss throughout his life, and his literary career was marked by controversy and financial hardship. Nevertheless, he continued to write, producing some of the most enduring works in American literature, including "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and multifaceted nature of Edgar Allan Poe, the man behind the myth. It invites us to look beyond the dark and mysterious image that has come to define him, and to see him as a human being, surrounded by the warmth and companionship of friends.
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