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"Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is one of America's most beloved writers, most known for his short stories of mystery and horror. He was also an accomplished poet and tough literary critic. Much like the drama and fiction, Poe's life was full of hardships. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by a foster family. As a young man, he developed problems with gambling, debts, and alcohol, and was even dismissed from the army. His love life was marked by...
3) The raven
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c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Perhaps Poe's most famous work, The Raven was first published in 1845 in the New York Evening Mirror. Known for its tight rhymes, rhythm, and the repetitive response given by the eponymous raven-Nevermore-the poem focuses on that raven and a forlorn man who is distraught over his lost lover, Lenore.
10) Poetry and tales
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Pub. Date
[1984]
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A complete collection of his poetry and stories.
11) Edgar Allan Poe
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Presents a variety of viewpoints by different critics on five poems by nineteenth century writer Edgar Allan Poe and includes biographical and bibliographical information.
12) The Poe reader
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Includes short stories, poems, and other works by one of the great American writers.