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Edgar Allan Poe 1809-1849

His Family and Tragic Life Born in Boston The son of traveling actors Tragic and unhappy life

Tragic and Unhappy Life Mother died, father deserted him at the age of two adopted by Mr. and Mrs. John Allan constant disagreements with his step-father

. . .continued Studied briefly at the University of Virginia Drinking and gambling difficulties kept him from continuing at UVA

. . .continued Received an appointment to West Point, but he provoked his own dismissal Caused a final separation between Poe and his step-father

. . .continued In 1836 married his 13 year old cousin, Virginia Last 12 years of life worked as a journalist, editor, and creative writer

. . . continued Lived in poverty stricken conditions In 1846 wife died after a long illness

. . . continued Died in Baltimore after he was found in a drunken stupor Died a poor man

Poe’s Work Known for: Tales of mystery and terror stories Introducing the modern detective story

Just a Few Titles Poems: Short Stories The Tell-Tale Heart The Raven The Cask of Amontillado The Black Cat, The Pit and The Pendulum Poems: The Raven Annabel Lee To Helen Lenore