In the Poe Circle is an absorbing account of the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe. The book explores the literary and cultural context in which Poe produced his most famous works, including his short stories and poetry. It also looks at the controversies surrounding Poe's life, including the Poe-Chivers controversy, which pitted two of his most important supporters against each other. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Poe's life and work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.