Text: Anonymous, “[Review of The Works of the Late Edgar Allan Poe],” Water-Cure Journal and Herald of Reforms (New York, NY), vol. 9, no. 2, February 1850, p. 63, col. 2

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THE WORKS OF THE LATE EDGAR ALLAN POE: WITH NOTICES OF HIS LIFE AND GENIUS.

We copy from the Baltimore American the following notice, which we regard as impartial and truthful:

“Two handsome volumes have just been published by Mr. J. S. Redfield, New York. They contain The Works of the late Edgar Allan Poe, with notices of his life and genius, by N. P. Willis, J. R. Lowell, and R. W. Griswold. The writings of this extraordinary man have long been known to the literary world as remarkable specimens of talent and genius seldom found united in one person; and both his prose and poetical productions are pointed to as among the finest literary gems of the present century. In the volumes now presented to the public these are methodically arranged; and in their perusal the reader will find his thinking powers drawn into active service, while his admiration is called forth in every meaning word and powerful expression which springs without an effort from the gifted writer's pen. Mr. Poe's wayward course of life left his family destitute, and the publication of his works is made for their benefit. Those who buy them pay a tribute to his talent, and render assistance to one of the author's near relatives.

This work is beautifully printed, and will obtain an extensive sale.