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Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849

Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.

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Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849

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  1. Edgar Allan Poe1809-1849 www.assignmentpoint.com

  2. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. www.assignmentpoint.com

  3. American writer, critic and editor Edgar Allan Poe is famous for his tales and poems of horror and mystery, including "The Raven"  and "The Fall of the House of Usher." www.assignmentpoint.com

  4. His Family and Tragic Life • Born in Boston • The son of traveling actors • Lived a tragic and unhappy life www.assignmentpoint.com

  5. Tragic and Unhappy Life • Mother died of tuberculosis when Poe was one • Father deserted him at the age of two • Adopted by Mr. and Mrs. John Allan • Had constant disagreements with his step-father John Allan www.assignmentpoint.com

  6. . . . continued • Studied briefly at the University of Virginia • Drinking and gambling difficulties kept him from continuing at UVA www.assignmentpoint.com University of Virginia, 1856

  7. . . .continued • Received an appointment to West Point, but provoked his own dismissal • Caused a final separation between himself and step-father West Point Crest www.assignmentpoint.com

  8. . . .continued • In 1836 married his 14 year old cousin, Virginia • Last 12 years of life worked as journalist, editor, and creative writer Virginia Clemm www.assignmentpoint.com

  9. . . . continued • Lived in poverty stricken conditions most of his life • In 1846 wife died after a long illness Poe’s home during the 1840’s www.assignmentpoint.com

  10. Addiction • All evidence suggests that Poe was an alcoholic. • Poe also habitually used drugs such as morphine, opium, and laudanum to treat depression and other health conditions. • Poe had a weakened nervous system due to a brain lesion and a heart condition. • Laudanum, a highly addictive, opium based medicine, was commonly used to treat headaches and stomach pains in 1800’s. www.assignmentpoint.com

  11. . . . continued • Died in Baltimore after having been found in a drunken stupor • Died a poor man www.assignmentpoint.com

  12. Poe’s Work Known for: • Tales of mystery and terror stories • Introducing the modern detective story www.assignmentpoint.com

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