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Who Was Edgar Allan Poe?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Who Was Edgar Allan Poe?
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jim Gigliotti
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By (author) Who HQ
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Illustrated by Tim Foley
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| Series | Who Was? |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:112 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 193,Width 134 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780448483115
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| Classifications | Dewey:818.3092 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Grosset and Dunlap
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| Imprint |
Grosset and Dunlap
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| Publication Date |
11 August 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Filled with broken hearts and black ravens, Edgar Allan Poe's ghastly tales have delighted readers for centuries. Born in Boston in 1809, Poe was orphaned at age two. He was soon adopted by a Virginia family who worked as tombstone merchants. In 1827 he enlisted in the Army and subsequently failed out of West Point. His first published story,The Raven, was a huge success, but his joy was overshadowed by the death of his wife. Poe devoted his life to writing and his tragic life often inspired his work. He is considered to be the inventor of detective fiction and the father of American mystery writers. His work continues to influence popular culture through films, music, literature, and television.
Author Biography
Jim Gigliotti is a freelance writer based in Southern California. A former editor at the National Football League, he has written more than 50 books for all ages. His writing credits include biographies for young readers on Olympian Jesse Owens and baseball star Roberto Clemente.
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