Poe; A Biography by William Bittner (First Edition, 1962)

Published 1962/ First Edition (stated)

A compelling and humanizing portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, Poe: A Biography by William Bittner offers a fresh perspective on the famed author’s complex and often tragic life. Published in 1962 by Little, Brown and Company in association with The Atlantic Monthly Press, this is a first edition of Bittner’s biography, drawing deeply from historical sources and literary analysis to unravel the myths surrounding Poe.

Bound in cloth with a striking illustrated dust jacket, the volume opens with a dramatic account of Poe’s final days and moves chronologically through his troubled life, literary career, relationships, and enduring legacy. The book includes a preface, an epilogue, an appendix on “The Poe Controversies,” a select bibliography, and an index, providing readers with a thorough and accessible resource on the life of one of America’s most enigmatic literary figures.

Condition: Very Good; Dust Jacket with price clipping interior.