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Poe's Birth
Edgar Poe was born to a woman named Elizabeth, in Boston. -
Early Life
At the age of two, Poe was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. John Allan. -
Edgar's Education
When his new family moved, Poe began learning in a private school in England. -
A Young Man
Edgar Allan Poe attended the academy of William Burke, where he succeeded in athletics. -
Money, Money, and more Money
At the age of sixteeen, Poe inherits a fortune when his uncle passed away -
Being Dependent
Poe intentionally dropped out of school because John would not give him any money.
His first book, "Tamerlane and Other Poems," was printed.
He joined the U.S. Army in order to support himself. -
A Wake-Up Call
Poe and John Allan put aside their differences and became close again, due to Mrs. Allan's death. -
A Tragedy
John Allan died and left Edgar Allan nothing in his will. -
Poe's Love-Life
At the age of twenty-seven, Poe married his thirteen year old cousin, Virginia Clemm. -
Allan Poem
Poe wites one of his most known poems, "The Raven" -
Poe's Wife Became Ill
Allan's wife Virginia was diagonosed with tuberculosis. -
His Wife's Decease
His beloved wife died and he began drinking to soothe his pain. -
Rehab
He entered the "Sons of Temperance" with intentions to stop drinking. -
Poe's Death
Edgar Allan Poe died at the age of forty. -
His Famous Quote
Poe's famous quote is "Convinced myself, I seek not to convince."
