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Lifespan of Edgar Allen Poe
Poe was a famous American author who led a tragic and twisted life that ultimately influenced his writing. -
Father abandons family
When Poe was a year old his father left the family creating a catalyst for his feelings towards men. -
Mother's Death
Poe's mother died due to tuberculosis when he was three years old. -
Foster Care
Poe was put in foster care because both of his parents dies because of tuberculosis. -
First Love Dies
His first love Jane Stith Craig Stanard died when he was about fifteen years old due to brain cancer. -
Boarding School
Poe's foster father did not like Poe. Poe's foster father sent him to a boarding school because he knew about the affairs his foster father had. -
Foster Mother Dies
Poe was very close to his foster mother, when she died to tuberculosis he was heartbroken. -
Marries Cousin
Poe was deeply in love with his 13 year old cousin Virginia Clemm. They soon married. -
The Raven
Poe creates an interesting and hit seller poem called The Raven. -
Wife Dies
Virginia dies due to tuberculosis. Poe is very shattered. -
Drinking and Alcohol
Poe is becoming a drinker and an alcoholic. He tries to propose to 2 women but they rejected him due to his bad drinking habit. -
Death
Poe was found semi-conscious on in another man's clothing. He was pronounced dead to causes that we don't know till this day.
