The Raven's Tale

Name: The Raven's Tale
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SKU: 9781419733628
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By Cat Winters

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Summary

The Raven's Tale by Cat Winters explores the tumultuous teenage years of Edgar Allan Poe, intertwining his struggles with family, his passion for writing, and the eerie presence of a muse who inspires and haunts him in equal measure. As the young Poe grapples with societal expectations and personal demons, he begins to shape the dark and evocative voice that would define his future works. This young adult novel blends historical fiction with gothic elements to capture the birth of a literary legend.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by Edgar Allan Poe and are drawn to gothic tales filled with mystery and atmospheric settings. It delves into the early life of Poe, blending historical detail with imaginative fiction, creating a compelling narrative for young adult readers who appreciate a mix of history and the supernatural.

In this original tale about Edgar Allan Poe, Winters delivers a "captivating and intensively researched tribute to the famous poet and his gothic muse" (A. G. Howard, #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author of Stain and the Splintered series).

Description

Seventeen-year-old Edgar Poe counts down the days until he can escape his foster family—the wealthy Allans of Richmond, Virginia. He hungers for his upcoming life as a student at the prestigious new university, almost as much as he longs to marry his beloved Elmira Royster.

However, on the brink of his departure, all his plans go awry when a macabre Muse named Lenore appears to him. Muses are frightful creatures that lead Artists down a path of ruin and disgrace, and no respectable person could possibly understand or accept them. But Lenore steps out of the shadows with one request: Let them see me!

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The Raven's Tale by Cat Winters receives high praise for its brooding and romantic narrative that appeals to both Poe enthusiasts and newcomers. Critics highlight the book's captivating tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, with its smart and whimsical prose that captures the beauty in the grotesque. The novel is applauded for its imaginative storytelling and effectively integrating Poe's aesthetic, providing a fresh perspective on the poet's life and works.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419733628

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 April 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

Collections

Cat Winters Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Cat Winters is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novels Odd & True, The Steep and Thorny Way, The Cure for Dreaming, and In the Shadow of Blackbirds, which collected three starred reviews and was a finalist for the William C. Morris Award for debut YA fiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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