Edgar Allan Poe illustrated

Abstract

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) had a great influence on works of art of different times. Not few painters and illustrators were inspired by his short stories and poems. His legacy transcended its place of birth and extended all over Europe, partly thanks to the translations made by writers such as Stéphane Mallarmé (1842-1898), who showed great admiration for the American author. The purpose of this article is to analyze the way Poe’s texts were captured by classic, modern, and contemporary artists. The focus of attention is put on the identification of the similarities and differences between their works, and their approximation to the selected texts.

Keywords

• Influencia de Poe
• ilustraciones
• “El Cuervo"
• cuentos