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Nevermore: a Photobiography of Edgar Allan Poe by Karen E. Lange Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2009.



Call Number : 921 POE

**__Summary/Description__:** Edgar Allan Poe's childhood was one of sadness and depression after his parents died. Poe was a seemingly unpromising teenager until he joined the military. Driven by the need to prove to his foster father that he could be a famous writer, he dropped out of the military and continued to persue his passion of writing. He rose to fame with his harsh criticism of literature and politics in the newspaper and magazine articles he wrote. Soon, he was writing short stories and poems. He was most well-known for his haunting, melodic verses about love and death, and stories of horror and terror. This photobiography takes the reader back into the 1800s to a time where Edgar Allan Poe lived and became one of the most well-known poets and authors of all time. It follows the heartache, fame, and mental struggles of a twisted and magnificent genius. __**Beyond the Book**__: Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:
 * Edgar Allan Poe Museum- This is a website for an actual museum containing artifacts that tie into Poe's life. It also has some information about him.
 * Edgar Allan Poe Stories - This is a website containing some of Poe's poems and stories, as well as some information about him.
 * Poems and Stories Decoded - This link is very helpful when reading the works of Poe. It offers explanations and translations of his most confusing tales.
 * Poe's Stories on the Silver Screen - This is very interesting because it shows just how popular Poe is and was. Most of his short stories have been made into movies or television shows.
 * Timeline - Hooray for timelines! Short and sweet, this highlights all the important parts of Poe's life. It gives the reader a good idea of when things happened.
 * Awards Named After Edgar Allan Poe - Poe was just so famous that they had to name an award after him! The Edgar awards are given to the best mystery writers of the year.
 * Quotes - These are some interesting little quotes just for fun.