Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America's most celebrated literary figures, and this definitive biography offers an unparalleled look into his life and writings. Compiled by James A. Harrison, a leading Poe scholar of his time, this collection of letters and memoirs offers a revealing portrait of a genius whose influence can still be felt today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.