Throughout history, there have been genius minds that have changed our lives, whether we know it or not. These masterminds, such as Isaac Newton, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Albert Einstein, have all contributed to society with their vast knowledge on different subjects. Some genius minds are not recognized for their effect on society until well after their lives have ended. One of the individuals in particular goes by the name of Edgar Allan Poe. Most people when asked what they know of the man conjure up images of horror and darkness that they have learned to associate with the man. Many thought of him as a tortured alcoholic and drug addict, but so much more is to be said of the man who single handedly created so much literary success, though he did not reap many benefits from it. He was ahead of his time with his inspiring looks into the human experience, delving into the world of dreams and the mind's eye and opening up a whole new world for readers. He was a literary genius, but that genius was a blessing and a curse. From his tortured life of loss through his constant failures, it has been said that he lived a mysterious life that led to an even more mysterious death. The story of Edgar Allan Poe can be
considered by some as a tragedy, but the man was a intellect whose work has lingered on for over a century after his death.
On January 19th, Edgar Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts to David and Elizabeth Poe, both of whom were actors. His father left the family in 1810 when Edgar was only one year
old. His mother died on December 8th, 1811 from tuberculosis, also known as consumption, surrounded by her children. He had very little memory of her, but the effects of her death stayed with him for many years to come. Poe was...
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...ly have a happy ending, but it is also perfectly acceptable to look into the darker side of the world. It is sometimes in those scary sides of the world where we become aware of the good that is still out there. He delved into the pain of the human experience and it can be said that by doing so showed the beauty in it. Without pain and suffering people could not see the beauty of life and
everything it has to offer. He was an exceptional writer that will be remembered for years and decades to come.
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Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential writers to date. His thrill filled tales of darkness and death helped people see a different side of romantic literature. Many believe that his isolated life and drinking problem helped influence his works. Poe showed his most prominent life accomplishment and disappointments through his life in his stories. He defined a lot of his life’s parallels through his works.
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Poe was born in January of 1809 in Boston. His parents were both gone by the time he was three. His father abandoned the family and his mother died in front of him. He was then fostered by the Allan family. While there, the Allans moved around a lot.
Poe was born in January 19th of 1809 in Boston. Poe was the son of
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