Who was Edgar Allan Poe?
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)
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Edgar Allan Poe, a poet, short-story writer, critic, and editor has left an amazing legacy behind, not only on Americans, but on people all over the world. Born January 19, 1809, Boston, Massachusetts, Poe has captivated people worldwide by his twisted tales of mystery and horror. His poems and stories are some of the best-known ones in literature, and have left readers wondering what was the real story that was behind his haunting works.
His talents led to the popularity of horror and mystery stories, and also the beginning of many other genres. Even though he had so much success with his writing, his life was straight out of a tragic movie. His life was more of a mystery, and the border between fact and fiction is very blurry, causing many different, and strange theories about what truly happened to him. Of course, the truth may always remain a mystery, but some theories are more realistic than others, and that is what many believe to be the truth. To find out more about his twisted life, childhood to death, click the corresponding tabs above to learn about that certain time period of his life, and any important accomplishments during that time. This website will show you all of the significant events in his life, which may have ended up leading to some of his famous works! Enjoy learning about this incredibly talented writer! |
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