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The Turbulent Life of Edgar Allan Poe: From Tragedy to Literary Legend

Edgar Allan Poe, born on January 19, 1809, faced numerous challenges in his early life, including the loss of his mother at a young age. Separated from his siblings, Poe's turbulent teenage years led him from the University of Virginia to military service before he became a writer. Despite initial successes with works like "The Manuscript Found in a Bottle," financial strain and personal struggles, including gambling and alcoholism, plagued him. His marriage to Virginia Clemm ended in heartbreak with her early death. Poe's life ended in tragic mystery on October 7, 1849.

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The Turbulent Life of Edgar Allan Poe: From Tragedy to Literary Legend

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  1. Edgar Alan Poe Stephanie Woolsey December 15th, 2011

  2. Poe’s Early Life • Poe was born January 19th, 1809. • Poe had a brother Henry, and sister Rosalie . • Poe’s mother died when he was two years old. • The children were separated after their mothers death.

  3. Poe’s Teenage Years • Poe attended school in England for five years, then moved to America. • Poe attended one year of college at the university of Virginia 1827. • Poe was in debt, and dropped out of college. • Poe soon became a heavy drinker.

  4. Poe in the Army • Poe needed money and joined the army. • Poe was eighteen at the time. • He did well and became a sergeant major. • John Allan refused to send Poe money and Poe was dismissed.

  5. Poe as a Writer • Poe moved back to New York. • Poe had some of his poetry published. • Poe had no friends in New York. • Poe later became the editor of a newspaper. • He won a contest with his story “The Manuscript Found In a Bottle.”

  6. Poe’s Stories • The Haunted Palace. • The Gold Bug. • Ligeia. • The Murders in the Rue Morgue. • Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque

  7. Poe Liked Gambling • Poe often gambled the little money that he had. • He went deeper in debt. • Lead to self destruction, ill health, and poverty.

  8. Poe’s Marriage • Poe married Virginia Clemm, his 13-year-old cousin in 1836. • She died a few years later. • He kept her body under his bed.

  9. Poe’s Final Days • Poe had many financial troubles. • He left New York and moved to Philadelphia. • Then moved to Richmond. • Joined a group and tried to stop drinking. • He renewed his romance with Sarah Royster Shelton.

  10. Poe’s Death • Poe was having troubles. • Lapsing in and out of consciousness. • He was taken to the hospital. • He could not explain what was happening to him • He later died in the hospital on Sunday, October 7th, 1849.

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