The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City

by Scott Peeples

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How four American cities shaped Poe's life and writings

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) changed residences about once a year throughout his life. Driven by a desire for literary success and the pressures of supporting his family, Poe sought work in American magazines, living in the cities that produced them. Scott Peeples chronicles Poe's rootless life in the cities, neighborhoods, and rooms where he lived and worked, exploring how each...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:069118240X

ISBN13:9780691182407

Release Date:October 2020

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:224 Pages

Weight:1.85 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.6" x 8.6"

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