Written By: Jamez McNutt

Edgar Allan Poe

About Poe

Edgar Allen Poe was an American writer, a poet, editor and a literary critic.

He was best known for his stories about mystery and macabre.

He is also known from inventing the genre of detective-fiction.

He also wrote short stories about horror fiction, gothic romance, crime fiction, comedy, and satire.

Poe’s Life

Born in Boston, Massachusetts January 19, 1809.

Edgar Allen Poe was a orphan when he was young, shortly after his mother died.

His work of journals and periodicals forced him to move between several cities, including cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City.

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He married his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm.

Later his wife died of tuberculosis, almost two years after the publication of “The Raven.”

On October 7, 1849 at the young age of 40, Poe died.

Poe’s death is unknown.

Writings By Poe

Poetry: Alone: No description of this poem was able

to be found. But it was published in 1875. The Raven: This is a dark poem, written by

Poe. Published in 1845.

Stories: The Black Cat: A horror story about a man who

kills his cat. Published in 1845. The Gold Bug: Is an adventure story about

searching for pirate treasure. Published in 1843 Ligeia: Is a scary story about the

supernatural. Published in 1838.

Quotes From Edgar Allan Poe

“Men have called me mad; but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence– whether much that is glorious– whether all that is profound– does not spring from disease of thought– from moods of mind exalted at the expense of the general intellect.” – Quote from “Eleonora”

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In our endeavors to recall to memory something long forgotten, we often find ourselves upon the very verge of remembrance, without being able, in the end, to remember.“ – Quote from “Ligeia” Both are direct quotes spoken by Edgar

Allan Poe

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Information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe

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