Edgar Allen Poe

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Edgar Allen Poe

• 1809-1849

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Upbringing

• Mother died at age 2
• Taken in by John Allans family
• Attended University of Virginia
• Disowned by Allan family
• Began writing poetry

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Young Adult Years

• Enlisted in Army
• Moved in with Aunt
• Transferred to West Pointe (attended briefly)
• Began writing prose and short stories

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Poes Love Life

• Married cousin Virginia in 1836
• Wife died in 1847
• Poe went on to date many women

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The Tragedy Begins

• Wifes death saddened him deeply
• His journal failed
• Alcoholism developed
• Alcohol led to many emotional and physical
  extremes

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Poes Death

• Circumstances a mystery
• Found unconscious in home
• Taken to hospital and died
• Alcohol overdose? Disease? Murder? Suicide?

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Poes Famous Works

• The Raven
• The Fall of the House of Usher
• The Tell Tale Heart
• Annabel Lee
• The Black Cat
• Alone