Publisher's Synopsis
The last of Poe's books published during his lifetime, Eureka is a strange book indeed, particularly within the context of Poe's desire that the work be judged only as a poem. Part scientific tract, part crazed speculation, Eureak is one of the most unusual, and most fascinating works ever written. Revealed within this text is the heart of Poe's aesthetics and literary concerns. Unavailable in a single volume edition throughout much of the century, this edition reveals Poe as a brilliant American intellect, grappling with the most complex of ideas.
