The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the CityHow four American cities shaped Poe's life and writings Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849) changed residences about once a year throughout his life. Driven by a desire for literary success and the pressures of supporting his family, Poe sought work in American magazines, living in the cities that produced them. Scott Peeples chronicles Poe's rootless life in the cities, neighborhoods, and rooms where he lived and worked, exploring how each new place left its