Poe’s oeuvre is characterized by a recurring sense of melancholy, often viewed by literary critics as an echo of his own tragic experiences. His characters are reclusive, with a fondness for deep contemplation. Reading further into the nuances of some of his works in the light of a global pandemic, it has been noticed that Poe plays with isolation – or quarantine – to form a canvas upon which he lets his characters paint themselves. This anthology includes some of Poe’s finest works, reading which can open new avenues of interpretations owing to our newfound familiarity with quarantine and how it affects the psyche.
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Abijit Radhakrishna, Maria Mathews
About the editors:
Abijit Radhakrishna is an assistant professor, author, and film critic. His works include Waking Up the Vermin, Kill the Girl, Impressions, and Ride Back Home. He has worked in the English departments of reputable private and government-aided institutions in Kerala. He holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. His areas of interest are cultural hybridity and diaspora studies, subaltern studies, film studies, and gender studies.
Maria Mathews is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Union Christian College, Aluva. She has also worked in the English departments of other prestigious institutions, including Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. Her areas of research interest include film studies, gender studies, pop culture studies, graphic narratives, and translation studies.
