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By Edger Allen Poe. Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Mass. Parents died when he was very young; he was taken in by wealthy relatives. Edgar Allan Poe. Poet, short story writer, editor, literary critic Genres included horror fiction, crime fiction, and detective fiction. Edgar Allan Poe.
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Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Mass. Parents died when he was very young; he was taken in by wealthy relatives Edgar Allan Poe
Poet, short story writer, editor, literary critic Genres included horror fiction, crime fiction, and detective fiction Edgar Allan Poe
To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request. accost
impunity • Freedom from punishment, penalty, or harm
The end of something in time; the conclusion termination
To be determined beforehand destined
To make impossible, especially by taking action in advance preclude
A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts. virtuoso
To lie dead or at rest repose
To beg implore
A pale, medium dry sherry (a Spanish wine) from Spain AMONTILLADO
Carnival time is a celebration before the Lenten season begins (one last party). CARNIVAL
catacombs • An underground cemetery consisting of tunnels that lead to graves.
A flat-bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances such as cement or mortar trowel
Palazzo • A large, splendid residence or public building
A lighted torch flambeaux
A white/grey colorless powder used in making gun powder nitre