I love this essay, too, hill. Damien hit the nail on the head for many of us. I especially like this passage: “The depth of the stories and the believable characters. The language, opened up in me a wonder I had never felt before, an unexplainable awe. That night, Poe redefined literature for me, like a master showing an apprentice the proper use of a tool and even letting him explore the toolbox a little.”

Thanks for reading and responding. It’s good to hear from you.

Best,
Eric

Bye