Rufus griswold biography of edgar allan poe

American anthologist (1815–1857)

Rufus Wilmot Griswold
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Born	(1815-02-13)February 13, 1815 Benson, Vermont, U.S.
Died	August 27, 1857(1857-08-27) (aged 42) New York City, U.S.
Pen name	Ludwig
Occupation

Rufus Wilmot Griswold (February 13, 1815 – August 27, 1857) was an American anthologist, editor, poet, and critic.

The long-simmering tension between Edgar Allan Poe () and Rufus W. Griswold () began when Griswold—literary critic, editor.

The long-simmering tension between Edgar Allan Poe () and Rufus W. Griswold () began when Griswold—literary critic, editor.

Rufus Wilmot Griswold (February 13, – August 27, ) was an American anthologist, editor, poet, and critic.

Edgar Poe, who was born in Baltimore, in January, , was at this period of remarkable beauty, and precocious wit.

Although Griswold died in , his remained the only readily available biography of Poe until After 25 years, his interpretation of Poe had worked.

Rufus Griswold defamed Poe's character, leading readers to believe that Poe was a drunkard and drug addict who suffered from insanity.

Born in Vermont, Griswold left home when he was 15 years old. He worked as a journalist, editor, and critic in Philadelphia, New York City, and elsewhere. He built a strong literary reputation, in part due to his 1842 collection The Poets and Poetry of America.

This anthology, the most comprehensive of its time, included what he deemed the best examples of American poetry. He produced revised versions and similar anthologies for the remainder of his life, although many of the poets he promoted have since faded into obscurity.

Many writers hoped to have their work included in one of these ed