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Levi Lionel Leland – Edgar Allan Poe

22 september 2025 Redactie

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe biografie review, recensie en informatie boek over de meester van het macabere. Op 25 september 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media in de reeks Pocket Portraits de biografie van Edgar Allan Poe, de Amerikaanse schrijver. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van Edgar Allan Poe, The Master of the Macabre, de biografie van de Amerikaanse schrijver Edgar Allen Poe, geschreven door Levi Lionel Leland, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Edgar Allan Poe

The Master of the Macabre

Auteur: Levi Lionel Leland (Verenigde Staten)
Soort boek: biografie
Taal; Engels
Uitgever: Adams Media
Reeks: Pocket Portraits
Verschijnt: 25 september 2025
Omvang: 240 pagina’s
Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
Prijs: $ 17,00 / $ 10,99 / $ 17,99
Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Levi Lionel Leland Edgar Allan Poe biografie review en recensie

Flaptekst van de biografie van Edgar Allan Poe

Step into the fascinating and gothic world of Edgar Allan Poe, the master of macabre, with this compelling literary biography that unravels his dark genius, iconic works, and enduring influence on gothic literature.

Discover the tumultuous life of Edgar Allan Poe, the legendary gothic author, marked by literary genius and personal tragedy, and explore the haunting themes that defined his timeless creations. From excerpts of his chilling tales like The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven to insightful commentary and unforgettable quotes about and from Poe himself, this book paints a vivid portrait of the man behind the pen.

This beautifully curated book is both an inspiring biography and a celebration of literary brilliance. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Poe or just beginning your literary adventure, Pocket Portraits: Edgar Allan Poe will leave you fascinated, inspired, and longing for more.

Levi Lionel Leland is a born and raised Rhode Islander with a near lifelong passion for Edgar Allan Poe and his works. After visiting every Poe Museum or house in the country, he focused his attention homeward, learning all that he could about Poe’s time in Providence and creating the Edgar Allan Poe RI website and A Walking Tour of Poe’s Providence, where he shares his research and passion for our favorite gothic poet.

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Biografie, Engelse schrijfsters

Janet Lewis Saidi – Jane Austen

30 augustus 2025 Redactie

Janet Lewis Saidi Jane Austen biografie review, recensie en informatie boek over de Engelse schrijfster. Op 30 september 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media in de reeks Pocket Portraits de biografie van Jane Austen, de schrijfster uit Engeland. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Janet Lewis Saidi Jane Austen biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van Jane Austen, The Original Romance Novelist, de biografie van de Engelse schrijfster, geschreven door Janet Lewis Saidi, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

Jane Austen

The Original Romance Novelist

Auteur: Janet Lewis Saidi
Soort boek: biografie
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Adams Media
Reeks: Pocket Portraits
Verschijnt: 30 september 2025
Omvang: 240 pagina’s
Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
Prijs: $ 17,00 / $ 10,99 / $ 17,99
Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van de biografie van schrijfster Jane Austen

Take a trip back in time to the Regency-era life of Jane Austen, one of literature’s most beloved novelists, with this captivating exploration of her works and the timeless themes of romance, family, and society.

Pocket Portraits: Jane Austen takes you through the moments of Jane Austen’s life—some well-known and some which may be unexpected. These are the moments that shaped her six published novels, which draw deeply on themes of family, agency, philosophy, and love. From excerpts of her swoon-worthy tales like Pride and Prejudice and Emma to insight into Austen’s social commentary and why her works still leave their mark on contemporary pop culture, this book paints a vivid portrait of the complicated woman behind the quill.

This beautifully curated book is both an inspiring biography and a celebration of literary brilliance. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Austen or just beginning your literary adventure, Pocket Portraits: Jane Austen will leave you fascinated, inspired, and longing for more.

Janet Lewis Saidi is the creator of The Austen Connection, a public-humanities and journalism project that connects Austen’s literature to the pop-culture and current events of our world today. The project has been featured in numerous publications such as Electric Lit, The Christian Science Monitor, and at national and international conferences such as Melbourne’s AustenCon and the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) AGM. A professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, Janet has taught writing, editing, and producing for fourteen years. In addition to her work as a producer at KBIA, her journalistic work has appeared on NPR, the BBC, PBS, and in Los Angeles Times and The Christian Science Monitor.

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Biografie, Engelse schrijvers, Fantasyboeken, Fantasyschrijvers

Don Marshall – J.R.R. Tolkien

25 augustus 2025 Redactie

Don Marshall J.R.R. Tolkien biografie review, recensie en informatie boek over de Engelse schrijver. Op 25 november 2025 verschijnt bij Adams Media in de reeks Pocket Portraits de biografie van J.R.R. Tolkien, de fantasyschrijver uit Engeland. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.

Don Marshall J.R.R. Tolkien biografie review en recensie

Als er in de media een boekbespreking, review of recensie verschijnt van J.R.R. Tolkien, The Father of Modern Fantasy, de biografie van de Engelse schrijver, geschreven door Don Marshall, dan besteden we er op deze pagina aandacht aan.

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Father of Modern Fantasy

Auteur: Don Marshall
Soort boek: biografie
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Adams Media
Reeks: Pocket Portraits
Verschijnt: 25 november 2025
Omvang: 240 pagina’s
Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
Prijs: $ 17,00 / $ 10,99 / $ 17,99
Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris

Flaptekst van de biografie J.R.R. Tolkien

Explore the extraordinary life of J.R.R. Tolkien, the legendary creator of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, in this captivating literary biography that celebrates the father of modern fantasy and his profound influence on fantasy literature and mythological storytelling.

This captivating volume goes beyond the epic tales of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s incredible life and the experiences that shaped his legendary works. From his early days as a linguist to his passion for mythology and languages, this book provides fascinating insights into Tolkien’s extraordinary mind.

This beautifully curated book is both an inspiring biography and a celebration of literary brilliance. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Tolkien or just beginning your literary adventure, Pocket Portraits: J.R.R. Tolkien will leave you fascinated, inspired, and longing for more.

Don Marshall, known as “The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy” across the internet, has been inspiring fans and the nerd world at large with his Tolkien tidbits for years. With a decade of experience working in radio and television, Don’s skills have segued into a very successful TikTok account, which reached viral status in 2020 and continues to entertain and inform the Tolkien fandom at large. Outside of his Tolkienian interests, Don enjoys spending time with his wife Nat Marshall, their dogs River and Lucy, and their tortoise Wash.