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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.
Lexile Measure: 0870 (What's this?)
Series: Who Was...?
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap; Dgs edition (August 11, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0448483114
ISBN-13: 978-0448483115
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 8 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Another great edition from the "Who Was..." Series. Great introduction to Poe for young fans or any age fans who want a quick overview of the man who put mystery and macabre on the literary map!
I teach sixth grade, and this book would be good for many of my students or late-elementary students. It does a great job of giving the reader an idea of who Edgar Allan Poe was, and what influenced his writing. "The Raven" is my favorite poem, and I have always been fascinated with Poe. His writing is some of the best that has ever been written, in my opinion. This book is a great way to introduce Poe to a younger audience, and I look forward to showing this to students to get them to see who this great American author truly was.
This line of books is awesomeIts not too long but it is packed with alot of info!
These books are great for young and old. Perfect small bite or synopsis to inform and entertain.
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