Edgar Allan Poe

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Below is a  list of resources  used during the research and telling of this story. (partial)

Quinn, Arthur Hobson. Edgar Allan Poe: A Critical Biography. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998.

• A comprehensive biography that offers detailed insights into Poe's life, his works, and the events surrounding his final days.

Thomas, Dwight R., and David K. Jackson. The Poe Log: A Documentary Life of Edgar Allan Poe, 1809-1849. G. K. Hall & Co., 1987.

• This book provides a day-by-day account of Poe's life, drawing from various documents, letters, and historical records.

Semtner, Chris. "The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe." Smithsonian Magazine, October 7, 2014.

• Discusses the various theories surrounding Poe's death, including cooping, alcoholism, and rabies.

Walsh, John Evangelist. Midnight Dreary: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe. Rutgers University Press, 2000.

• A detailed examination of the circumstances of Poe’s death, exploring different theories and providing context to the mystery.

Sova, Dawn B. Edgar Allan Poe: A to Z. Facts on File, 2001.

• This reference book offers an alphabetical look at the people, places, and works related to Poe, including details about his marriage, personal life, and final days.

Silverman, Kenneth. Edgar A. Poe: Mournful and Never-ending Remembrance. Harper Perennial, 1992.

• A deeply researched biography that provides insights into Poe's troubled life and enduring literary legacy.

Poe Museum. “Virginia Clemm Poe.” The Poe Museum, accessed August 2024.

• Offers detailed information on Virginia Clemm, her marriage to Poe, and the impact of her illness and death on his life and work.

Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore. “The Poe Toaster.” Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore, accessed August 2024.

• Chronicles the tradition of the Poe Toaster, the mysterious figure who paid tribute to Poe’s grave annually.

Ehrlich, Eugene. The Oxford Illustrated Literary Guide to the United States. Oxford University Press, 1982.

• Provides context and details about Poe's life in relation to the places he lived and visited throughout the United States.

Meyers, Jeffrey. Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Legacy. Cooper Square Press, 2000.

• Analyzes Poe’s life, exploring the influence of his personal tragedies on his literary works.

and of course Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, Newspaperarchives, FamilySearch.org

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