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Dead White Writer On The Floor: A Literary Mystery

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Dead White Writer On The Floor is a literary mystery novel by Tom Wolfe. The novel follows the investigation into the death of Edgar Allan Poe, a famous American writer. The novel explores the life and work of Poe, as well as the circumstances surrounding his death.

The novel begins with the discovery of Poe's body in a gutter in Baltimore. The police are initially baffled by the cause of death, but they eventually conclude that Poe died from alcohol poisoning. However, some people believe that Poe was murdered, and the novel follows the investigation into his death.

The investigation is led by Detective Emmett Fields, a former newspaper reporter. Fields is a brilliant detective, but he is also a heavy drinker and a womanizer. Fields is determined to find out the truth about Poe's death, but he is also haunted by his own demons.

Dead White Writer on the Floor

by Drew Hayden Taylor

4.2 out of 5

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Fields' investigation takes him into the world of Poe's writing. He reads Poe's stories and poems, and he talks to people who knew him. Fields learns that Poe was a brilliant but troubled man. He was addicted to alcohol and drugs, and he was often in debt. Poe was also a womanizer, and he had a number of relationships with women.

Fields' investigation also takes him into the world of Poe's enemies. Poe was a controversial figure, and he had many enemies. Some people believed that Poe was a madman, and others believed that he was a fraud. Fields learns that Poe had been threatened by a number of people, and he begins to suspect that Poe was murdered.

Fields investigates a number of suspects in Poe's death. These suspects include:

Rufus Griswold: Griswold was a literary critic who was one of Poe's most vocal critics. Griswold wrote a number of negative reviews of Poe's work, and he also published a biography of Poe that was full of lies and distortions.
Sarah Helen Whitman: Whitman was a poet who was one of Poe's most devoted fans. Whitman was in love with Poe, but he never returned her affections.
Elizabeth Poe: Elizabeth Poe was Poe's wife. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, but she was also a heavy drinker.
John Allan: Allan was Poe's foster father. Allan was a wealthy tobacco merchant who took Poe in as a child. Allan was a harsh and demanding father, and he often beat Poe.

Fields eventually concludes that Poe was murdered. He believes that Poe was killed by Rufus Griswold, who was jealous of Poe's success. Griswold killed Poe by poisoning him with alcohol.

Fields' is based on a number of pieces of evidence. First, Fields learns that Griswold had threatened to kill Poe. Second, Fields learns that Griswold had access to the poison that was used to kill Poe. Third, Fields learns that Griswold had a motive to kill Poe. Griswold was jealous of Poe's success, and he wanted to destroy Poe's reputation.

Fields' is not universally accepted. Some people believe that Poe died from alcohol poisoning, while others believe that he was murdered by someone other than Griswold. However, Fields' is the most likely explanation for Poe's death.

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most famous and influential American writers. His stories and poems are still read and enjoyed by people all over the world. Poe's work has been adapted into films, television shows, and operas. Poe is also credited with inventing the detective story genre.

Poe's death is still a mystery, but his work continues to live on. Poe's stories and poems are a testament to his genius, and they continue to inspire and fascinate readers all over the world.

Dead White Writer on the Floor

by Drew Hayden Taylor

4.2 out of 5