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Webgothic, mysterious, theatrical, fatally flawed, and dazzling, the life of edgar allan poe, one of america’s greatest and most versatile writers, is the ideal subject for. Webby peter ackroyd (author) 4. 3 57 ratings. See all formats and editions. Gothic, mysterious, theatrical, fatally flawed, and dazzling,.