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Edgar Allan Poe is a famous poet known for his gothic literature. He was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston and had died on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore. He was put into foster care at age 3 and moved to Richmond, Virginia.

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This is a short video that explains Poe's life and accomplishments.

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John and Frances Allan were the caregivers of Poe. There was no birth certificate to say what his official name was, but he was named Edgar Poe. He had gained the middle name "Allan" from his two guardians, Frances and John Allan.

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Poe's writing was largely influenced by events in his life. One of these major events was the death of both of his parents in 1811 and being separated from his family, leaving him orphaned at three years old. Another event that influenced his writing was his alcoholism, which prompted him to create alcoholic characters in some of his work.

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When Poe began writing, he struggled and was not very well known. His first published work was a collection of poems called Tamberlane and Minor Poems. Most of his work became popular after his death, including "The Raven" published in 1845, "The Tell-Tale Heart" published in 1843, "The Fall of the House of Usher" published in 1839, and the poem "Lenore" which was published in 1843. Poe is actually the father of modern detective stories, his novel "Murders in Rue Morgue" was the first of it's kind.

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Gothic literature is a type of writing that takes on dark and brooding topics. The Raven is one of Poe's most popular and recognizable of his works. As you read the poem it has such a menacing aura. This type of genre also includes torture, revenge, murder, The Plague, and insanity.

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Back in the 1800's families didn't want other people's 'germs' or genetics so sometimes, or most of the time, people would just marry their relatives. Which is what Edger Allen Poe did he married his cousin, Virginia. There was a huge age difference where he was 27 and she was 14, it was fine back then but many people today have different, strong opinions about that. Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe died in January 30th , 1847. She died from tuberculosis.

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When Poe returned to Richmond, his sweetheart, Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton who had gotten engaged in his absence. His friends had avoided him as he had returned. Poe's foster-father John Allen had gotten into a heated argument ending with Poe packing his bags and leaving for Boston. While in Boston, Poe had written his first book consisting of poetry which he published anonymously. Poe then enlisted in the army under "Edgar L. Perry". He did well for a soldier as he was in the army for five years. Poe had risen to the rank of sergeant major while he served. Poe then went to the very famous military academy West Point. Although he had excelled, he had soon realized West Point was not for him. He had then decided to get himself kicked out, which he had successfully done.  He had done by refusing to attend chapel or classes. He was court-martialed and dismissed. "The army does not suit a poor man — so I left W. Point abruptly," he later wrote, "and threw myself upon literature as a resource. I became first known to the literary world thus."

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Today in our everyday life we don't seem to notice the little references that contain Edgar Allen Poe. Some examples are movies, shows, books, and even an award. The television series  "The Simpsons" made an episode about "The Raven", one of Poe's most popular works, not to mention there were 81 films based off his literature. Another big thing is that an award is actually named after him, the Edger Allen Poe award. It is given to writers and it is known to be the precious award to be given.

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Poe died in Baltimore, Maryland on October 7, 1849. The cause of his death has never been fully known, but there are many theories surrounding it such as his alcoholism causing toxic disorder, having been beaten or murdered, diabetes, heart disease, and other medical issues. Poe is currently buried at Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore.

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Beginning 1949 or earlier, on the anniversary of Poe's death, a stranger left a bottle of cognac and some roses at Poe's grave site. This tradition continued every year until 2012. The stranger was nicknamed the "Poe Toaster" and their true identity was never discovered.