Text: Park Benjamin, “[Comment on Edgar A. Poe],” New World (New York, NY), vol. IV, no. 23, June 4, 1842, p. 367, col. 3

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EDGAR A. POE — We regard this gentleman as one of the best writers of the English language now living. His style is singularly pure and idiomatic. He never condescends to affectations, but writes with a nervous clearness, that inspires the reader with a perpetual confidence in his powers. Mr. Poe has left Mr. Graham's Magazine; but in whatever sphere he moves, he will surely be distinguished.