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Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe. Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston Massachusetts When he was young his parents died, and he went to live with a Wealthy merchant in Richmond, VA. Began attending University of Virginia in 1820 to study Latin and poetry Dropped out of school to join the Army.

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Edgar Allan Poe

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  1. Edgar Allan Poe

  2. Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston Massachusetts • When he was young his parents died, and he went to live with a Wealthy merchant in Richmond, VA. • Began attending University of Virginia in 1820 to study Latin and poetry • Dropped out of school to join the Army

  3. Was first published in 1827 • In 1831 he moved to Baltimore to live with his aunt, Maria Clemm • In 1836 Poe married Maria’s daughter (Virginia, age 13) and moved to NYC • In 1847 Virginia died of Tuberculosis • Poe was so upset about her death that he began to drink and act strangely.

  4. Poe’s wife, Virginia Clemm

  5. Poe’s House in Baltimore

  6. In 1848 Poe became engaged to Elmira Royster, his childhood sweetheart. • In 1849 he was found unconscious in the streets of Baltimore. • Poe died October 7, 1849. No one knows if it was alcoholism or murder. • He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Old Westminster Burying Ground of Baltimore, but moved in 1875 to his memorial.

  7. Poe’s Grave marker at the original site

  8. Poe is famous for writing in a dark and morbid style, much like his own life. • He often uses repetition to emphasize fearful ideas. • His most famous works are: • “Annabel Lee” • “The Raven” • “The Tell-Tale Heart” • “The Black Cat” • “The Pit and the Pendulum” • “The Cask of the Amontillado”

  9. “Annabel Lee” • The last poem Poe wrote • Written in 1849 and published AFTER his death • About his deceased wife, Virginia. • Written in First-person • Has 6 stanzas

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