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The Early Life and Writings of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe, born in Boston on January 19, 1809, faced great adversity early in life, losing both parents by age two. Adopted by the affluent Allan family, he received a quality education at a prestigious boarding school. By age thirteen, he had enough writings to publish a book, though his headmaster advised against it. After attending the University of Virginia, he struggled with finances and developed a gambling addiction, leading him to join the Army. Poe’s works include classics like "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," and he eventually married his cousin, living until his untimely death in 1849.

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The Early Life and Writings of Edgar Allan Poe

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  1. Edgar Allan Poe Jordan Weinberg Marshauna Hinton

  2. Poe’s Childhood • Born January 19, 1809 in Boston, MA • His parents died when he was two • He was adopted into the wealthy Allan Family • Poe was sent to one of the best boarding schools the family could afford • He was known to stand up for his friends no matter what

  3. Poe’s pre-college writings • Poe had enough writings by the age of 13 to publish a book but his school headmaster advised his parents that it was a bad idea • He worked as an editor for a few local magazines and newspapers

  4. Poe as a young adult • He attended the University of Virginia until he had to leave since he could no longer afford the tuition • Developed a gambling problem • Joined the Army after he dropped out

  5. A Few of His Writings • “The Fall of the House of Usher” • “The Man Who Was Used Up” • “The Purloined Letter” • “The Landscape Green” • “The Raven” • “The Tell-tale Heart”

  6. Poe would later marry his cousin • They would live together until he died on October 3, 1849

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