Published February 4, 2026
Edgar Allen Poet: A Life, a new book by #UBuffalo alumnus (English PhD 1982) and Penn State DuBois Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard Kopley, was nominated for an Edgar Award in the Biographical/Critical category by the Mystery Writers of America. Congratulations! Professor Kopley began his studies of Poe with Leslie Fiedler at the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences.