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Life span of Edgar Allen Poe
Poe was a famous American author who lead a very tragic and twisted life that influenced his writing. -
Father abandons family
When Poe was a year old his father left the family which began Poe's issues with men. -
His mother passes
Edgar Allen Poe's died from tuberculosis when he was almost three years old. -
First loves death
Poe's first love died of brain cancer when he was 15,living in a foster home. She was also the mother of one of his friends. -
Boarding school
Edgar was sent to boarding school after his foster father had affairs while his foster mom was upstairs dying of tuberculosis. -
Joined the army
Poe then joined the army and excelled in it while trying to get his life on track -
Another mother dies
His foster mom passes of tuberculosis after suffering from it for a while. -
Next career
Edgar moved to pursue his writing career by becoming an editor and accomplishing many things. -
Cousin love
Poe found out that he was in love with his 12 year old cousin, while he was 26. They got married a month later -
Created a book
Poe created a book called the "Raven" and gained fame from this -
Second love fails
Soon Virginia, the 12 year old cousin, gets tuberculosis an dies. Edgar was greatly depressed because of this -
Found semi-conscious
Edgar Allen Poe was found on the side of the streets after being missing for a few days. He was found semi conscious and not wearing his own clothing. -
Poe dies
Poe's life came to an end on October 7th. This put an end to all his misery's and sorrows in life.
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