Edgar Allan Poe Revealed

Biography Edgar Allen Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston to two actors. Traveled with family to Europe, where he studied in various schools, but later came back to the states to study in the University of Virginia.Traveled with family to Europe, where he studied in various schools, but later came back to the states to study in the University of Virginia. During college years had gambling problems, and would later turn to alcoholism.During college years had gambling problems, and would later turn to alcoholism. Poe was first published in 1827 under the name of Henri Le Rennet, the work “Tamerlane and Other Poems.”Poe was first published in 1827 under the name of Henri Le Rennet, the work “Tamerlane and Other Poems.” Due to poverty, Poe joined the United States Army and served for two years.Due to poverty, Poe joined the United States Army and served for two years. Married his thirteen year old cousin (who died from tuberculosis), and started writing prose short stories.Married his thirteen year old cousin (who died from tuberculosis), and started writing prose short stories. In 1839 worked for Burton’s Gentleman’s Magazine as an assistant editor. On October 3, 1849 Poe was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore, and he died in a hospital four days later.On October 3, 1849 Poe was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore, and he died in a hospital four days later.

Major Works PoemsEssaysShort Stories The Valley of Unrest The Poetic Principle The Tell-Tale Heart LenoreDeath of Edgar A. Poe The Cask of Amontillado The RavenPhilosophy of Furniture The Fall of the House of Usher A Dream Within a Dream The Black Cat Annabel Lee

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