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"I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity." — Edgar Allan Poe 19 th Century Genius 1809-1849 Edgar Allan Poe
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Biological Parents: The Poes – David—drank heavily – Elizabeth—deserted by husband and died at young age – Edgar was left an orphan Adopted Parents: The Allans – John—became Edgar’s guardian and provided for his education, but never supported his decisions – Francis—adored Edgar, but never legally adopted him – Edgar took Allan as his middle name, wanted to feel like he belonged
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Most known for his Gothic writings Gothic-a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. Nicknamed “The Father of the Detective Story ” Most respected for his career as an essayist and editor of the Southern Literary Messenger
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Most prestigious poem—”The Raven” Other detective stories “The Purloined Letter” “The Fall of the House of Usher” “The Cask of Amontillado” “The Tell-Tale Heart”
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Lived with his Aunt, Maria Clemm, during times of financial hardship Fell in love and married Clemm’s daughter, Virginia, when she was 13 Virginia was Poe’s cousin
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Many people close to Poe died. Mrs. Poe-tuberculosis Mrs. Allan-tuberculosis Virginia-tuberculosis Much of his life was lived in poverty. He was never able to provide for his wife.
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Found half-dead in an alley in Baltimore. Died 4 days later in a hospital. Cause of death was unknown, but could be attributed to alcoholism, drugs, or other illness.
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Poe always wore black— reinforcing the Gothic theme. Always spoke in a whisper or low tones, even in a violent discussion.
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