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Edgar Allan Poe: Life, Works, and Legacy of the Master of Macabre

Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, is celebrated as a pioneering figure in American literature. He studied at the University of Virginia but faced personal challenges and tragedies, including the early death of his wife, Virginia Clemm. Poe's work includes iconic poetry and tales, such as "The Raven," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "The Pit and the Pendulum." He died on October 7, 1849, leaving behind an indelible mark on gothic fiction and poetry, as well as a cryptic legacy that continues to intrigue literary enthusiasts.

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Edgar Allan Poe: Life, Works, and Legacy of the Master of Macabre

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  1. Edgar Allan Poe

  2. Biography • Born on 19 January 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. • Edgar studied literature at the University of Virginia. • In 1833 he met the first success. • In 1836 he married his cousin Virginia Clemm thirteen • He died of congestion of the brain in the early morning hours of October 7, 1849.

  3. Edgar Allan Poebirthplaceplaque in Boston,MA.

  4. Wifeof Edgar Allan Poe

  5. Edgar Allan Poe • The place where he lived until he died.

  6. Literaryworks-poetry • TheRaven: One of the most famous poems.

  7. Literaryworks-poetry • Tamerlane and Other Poems : firstpublishedwork.

  8. Literaryworks-tales • The Masque of the Red Death:horror short story,the story was filmed in.

  9. Literaryworks-tales • The Pit and the Pendulum:One of the most famous short stories.

  10. Literaryworks-tales • TheGoldenBug:It shows that many seemingly inexplicable coincidences bordering up with magic.

  11. TheGoldenBug Thecryptogramis: 53‡‡†305))6*;4826)4‡.)4‡);806*;48†8 ¶60))85;1‡(;:‡*8†83(88)5*†;46(;88*96 *?;8)*‡(;485);5*†2:*‡(;4956*2(5*—4)8 ¶8*;4069285);)6†8)4‡‡;1(‡9;48081;8:8‡ 1;48†85;4)485†528806*81(‡9;48;(88;4 (‡?34;48)4‡;161;:188;‡?; The decoded message is: A good glass in the bishop's hostel in the devil's seat forty-one degrees and thirteen minutes northeast and by north main branch seventh limb east side shoot from the left eye of the death's-head a bee line from the tree through the shot fifty feet out.

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