None of the given paragraphs directly clarify Poe's reputation as an unsuccessful underdog during his lifetime; more specific information about his successes or recognition would be required. Fitzgerald's account challenges the notion of Poe's unsuccessful underdog reputation and highlights the value and satisfaction he found as a successful literary man.
The question seeks to identify which paragraph challenges the portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe as an unsuccessful underdog during his lifetime. While several texts are provided, none directly addresses this narrative about Poe's reputation. However, a potential misinterpretation could lie in the reference to several authors and their lives, yet the question could be more specifically answered with direct information about Poe's commercial success, critical recognition, or personal achievements during his lifetime. Such a paragraph might discuss Poe's popularity with works like 'The Raven,' or his influence on the detective fiction genre, both of which counter the underdog image.
In order to find a paragraph that clarifies that Poe's reputation as an unsuccessful underdog while alive is not totally accurate, we need to examine different sources and perspectives on Poe's life and work. One paragraph that provides a different viewpoint is the one that describes Poe's own perception of being a successful literary man in comparison to other professions. According to F. Scott Fitzgerald's account, being a successful author offered independence and longevity, even if it didn't come with the same level of fame or power as other careers. This paragraph challenges the notion that Poe was unsuccessful and highlights the value and satisfaction he found in his literary profession.