Man of the Crowd
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...
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...