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Who is Edgar Allan Poe? Edgar Allan Poe is a famous author who had written many famous poems and stories. Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston. His Parents David and Elizabeth Poe had 3 children, Henry, Edgar, Rosalie. Edgar had a very crazy life. He had been through a lot of things. In this essay I will be talking about his life experience, his struggle writing books, how he became dark, and why his writing is very different from other authors writing.

Poe’s life was very insane; he had been through a lot of things. Elizabeth Poe had died when Edgar was 2 years old of Tuberculosis. Edgar mom took all 3 kids and had separated from her husband. Henry went to go live with his grandparents. Mr. and …show more content…

John Allan and Rosaline adapted Edgar while another family took in Rosalie. Edgar grow up in a good surrounding where he went to good schools. Edgar went to school in England for 5 years. He learned Latin, French, math, and history in England. He returned to America where he went to the University of Virginia in 1826. Edgar’s foster dad had plenty of money, but he only gave a third of money that Edgar needed. Edgar joined the army in 1827. Edgar was attained the rank of sergeant major. While Edgar was in the army, Mrs. Allan died of tuberculosis. John Allan tried to help Edgar and signed his application to West Point.

Edgar went to New York City in 1831 where he had published some of his poetry. He submitted stories and magazines but they all were rejected. Poe had no help, friends, and was also living

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