Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Edgar Allan Poe"Deep Into That Darkness Peering"Series: Americans—The Spirit of a NationBy Jeff Burlingame DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews 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.Publication Date: 07/01/2008Copyright: 2009Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2007041343Dewey: 818FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3020-6$35.93$26.95 "A very readable biography on Edgar Allen Poe. The author gives a balanced picture . . ."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2008"These functional biographies provide ample material for reports. The information is accurate and balanced, and chapter notes document all direct quotes."School Library Journal, Fall 2008"Archival photographs, maps, primary sources, and well-documented citations combine with comprehensive texts to provide worthy biographies of two American icons."The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2009 Loading… Other books in Americans—The Spirit of a Nation 123 Loading… Other books from the authors 1234 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3020-6 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble