Publisher's Synopsis
At home with Edgar Allan Poe is a charming biography that is the nearest any reader could possibly get to being in the same room with the master of mystery, suspense and horror. This unique book delves into the passions, motivations and heartaches that Poe encountered in his short life and the source and inspirations for his literary masterpieces. From his humble beginnings, the highs and lows of his publishing successes and many failures, to his wife and love of his life Virginia Clemm this is a fascinating look at one of the most enduring of authors. From the first page to the last at Home with Edgar Allan Poe will keep you every bit as entertained as the wildest of his short stories.