Ackroyd, Peter, 1949-

Poe : a life cut short / Peter Ackroyd. - 1st ed. - London : Vintage Books, 2009. - 170 p ; 20 cm. - Ackroyd, Peter, 1949- Ackroyd's brief lives. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-196) and index.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century American horror and mystery author Edgar Allan Poe, and describes Poe's difficult childhood, personal relationships, vices, and literary accomplishments.

Adult. Adult Follett Library Resources.

0099287676 9780099287674 $12.75

2008018244


Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849.
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849.


Authors, American--19th century--Biography.
American authors--Biography.

PS2631 / .A65 2008b

818.309 ACK B