In this definitive biography, James Albert Harrison traces the life and literary career of Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's most celebrated writers. Drawing on extensive research and archival material, Harrison provides a comprehensive account of Poe's tumultuous life, from his childhood in Richmond, Virginia, to his mysterious death in Baltimore in 1849. This book is a must-read for fans of Poe and anyone interested in the history of American literature.

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