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Eureka: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Eureka by Edgar Allan Poe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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"This edition puts Eureka in context, explaining Poe's excellent grasp of then-new developments in astronomy, his often-prescient considerations of what was known and what might come next. (Poe is especially good on space-time) and the close connections between Eureka and the thought and attitudes of his era." "Through extensive annotations this edition of Eureka demonstrates intimate connections with Poe's poetry, fiction, and criticism; with his career and aspirations, his humor and satire; and with his love of grand literary effects."--BOOK JACKET.

Quick facts about Eureka

  • Title: Eureka
  • Author: Edgar Allan Poe
  • First published: 1848
  • Genre: cosmology, cosmologie, poetry (poetic works by one author)
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL41076W

Where to read Eureka

Eureka by Edgar Allan Poe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Eureka about?

"This edition puts Eureka in context, explaining Poe's excellent grasp of then-new developments in astronomy, his often-prescient considerations of what was known and what might come next.

Who wrote Eureka?

Eureka was written by Edgar Allan Poe.

When was Eureka published?

Eureka was first published in 1848.

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