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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Gothic Literature and Mystery

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was a seminal American writer known for his haunting tales and gothic poetry. Born in Boston, he faced personal tragedy early in life when he lost both parents by age two and was raised by foster parents. His career was marked by struggles, including gambling debts and tumultuous relationships, notably with his 13-year-old cousin Virginia Clemm, whom he married. Despite his troubled life, Poe became famous for works like "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," leaving an indelible mark on literature. His mysterious death only adds to his enigmatic legacy.

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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Gothic Literature and Mystery

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  1. Edgar Allan Poe an author to know

  2. When did he live? • 1809 - 1849

  3. Where did he live? • born in Boston, Massachusetts • lived in • Baltimore • Philadelphia • New York

  4. Family Life • both parents died by the time he was 2 years old • raised by foster parents, Frances and John Allan • moved to England for a while with his foster parents

  5. Gambling trouble • while in college (University of Virginia) Edgar accumulated gambling debts. • He and his foster dad no longer spoke • He had to leave college and join the US Army

  6. Marriage • At age 22, he moved to his aunt’s house • There he fell in love with his aunt’s daughter, Virginia Clemm • They married in 1836, when Virginia was only 13 years old

  7. Career • Published his first book of poems in 1827, at his own expense • He published many poems and short stories and became well known as a critic and writer • His only novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, was published in 1838

  8. Death • Uncertain what he died of • some say alcoholism • some say he was murdered • some say he had rabies • Most agree that he was found unconscious in the street • He died October 7, 1849

  9. Themes in his work • Gothic (Horror) • recurring themes deal with questions of death including: • its physical signs • the effects of decomposition • concerns of premature burial • the reanimation of the dead • mourning

  10. Important Works • Short Stories • The Fall of the House of Usher, 1839 • Eleonora, 1850 • The Masque of the Red Death, 1850 • The Tell-Tale Heart, 1850

  11. Important Works • Poems • “The Raven,” 1845 • “Annabel Lee,” 1849 • “The Bells,” 1849

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