There is natural curiosity about the authors and the mysterious demises that seem to some observers “tragically appropriate” to their lives and art; biographical and firsthand accounts of Poe and Bierce are undeniably fascinating. But do they—should they—add in any way to our understanding or appreciation of their work? Are these biographical accounts even accurate?
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