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This adeptly written biography traces the life of Poe and details his astonishing literary output despite (or perhaps because of) his often tortured existence. Illustrated with black-and-white photos and reproductions, the book also contains the full text of Poe's "The Raven" and excerpts from some of his other works. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind.