"Orion" is an epic English poem of love and war. It deserves its place next to "Beowulf" in English literature. Its overtones consist of aesthetically pleasing writing with a Shakespearian tinge, all wrapped in classical Greek mythology. It contains a fine introduction by Andrew Barger, a foreword by the author, Richard Horne, and a fantastic review by Edgar Allan Poe. This is all combined with illustrations and annotations for the first time. As Poe stated, "It is our deliberate opinion that, in all that regards the loftiest and holiest attributes of the true Poetry, 'Orion' has never been excelled. Indeed we feel strongly inclined to say that it has never been equaled." While Charlotte Bronte said, "there are passages I shall recur to again and yet again - passages instinct both with power and beauty." Written in 1843, "Orion" is the greatest epic poem you have never read.
Andrew Barger is the award winning author of COFFEE WITH POE: A NOVEL OF EDGAR ALLAN POE'S LIFE and THE BEST HORROR SHORT STORIES 1800-1849: A CLASSIC HORROR ANTHOLOGY. He is the editor of EDGAR ALLAN POE ANNOTATED AND ILLUSTRATED ENTIRE STORIES AND POEMS, THE BEST GHOST STORIES 1800-1849: A CLASSIC GHOST ANTHOLOGY and THE BEST WEREWOLF SHORT STORIES 1800-1849: A CLASSIC WEREWOLF ANTHOLOGY.
Andrew's first short story collection is MAILBOXES - MANSIONS - MEMPHISTOPHELES: A COLLECTION OF DARK TALES. He is a leading voice in the Gothic literature space. Please visit him at www.AndrewBarger.com and at his blog: www.AndrewBarger.Blogspot.com.
