Edgar Allan Poe ! ( ), American poet, critic, short story writer, and author of such wonderful work such as “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1840);

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Published works His most popular pomes are “Adventure on the high seas”, “Buried pirate treasure”, “Balloon ride”. "Murders in the Rue Morgue“, "The Purloined Letter". "The Raven". "The Fall of the House of Usher”,"The Tell-tale Heart". Murder, Revenge, torture, The plague, Being buried alive

Style of writing/types of books He likes to write what comes to mind and how he feels.he’ll write about almost anything

Fame and recognition Since 1850, Poe’s writings have passed through hundreds of editions. Indeed, his more popular works have never been out of print. Many of these have been translated into some or all of the world’s major languages, in some cases several times. “The Raven” is certainly Poe’s best known work, the most popular poem ever written. It even has an NFL football team named after it, the Baltimore Ravens.

education In 1826, Edgar Allan Poe attended the University of Virginia to receive the liberal education promised to him by his foster father, John Allan.

Other interesting facts. Nationality - American.. Lifespan – Father - David Poe – Actor. Educated - England, University of Virginia, West Point and various others. Career - Poet and author - First Published – Famous Work - " The Black Cat " " Fall of the House of Usher " and " The Raven “. He had a cat named Catterina

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