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Edgar Allan Poe
Despite Edgar Allan Poe's brilliant career as a poet and short-story writer, he constantly battled poverty, alcoholism, and family problems. His famous poem "The Raven" brought him acclaim during his life, but his legacy as the father of detective and horror stories would not come until after his mysterious death. Author Jeff Burlingame explores the life of this troubled author, his famous works, and his lasting impact on American literature.
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AmericansThe Spirit of a Nation series. Archival photographs, maps, primary sources, and well-documented citations combine with comprehensive texts to provide worthy biographies of two American icons. These titles sort fact from fiction and show the passionate determination that established Barton's and Poe's places in history. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2009
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