“The Man of the Crowd”
1840-12-00
short story
By Edgar Allan Poe

Synopsis

The story’s narrator follows an old man through the streets of London all night and all day.

History

First publication: December 1840 Graham’s Magazine

Review

This is an examination of the duality of man, the idea that we all have a good side and evil side, putting the story in the same category as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Interesting if short story.


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We have the story in these editions:

Poetry and Tales, edited by Patrick F. Quinn, slipcased, Suntup Editions, 2022-00-00