Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was a famous American poet, short story writer, journalist, and literary critic who lived from 1809-1849. He was born in Boston on January 19th, 1809. His life was marred by infrequent but intense drinking bouts which gave him a bad reputation. However, he continued to produce excellent short stories which brought him acclaim in America, England, and especially in France. The circumstances of Poe's death remain a mystery. After a visit to Norfolk and Richmond for lectures, he was found in Baltimore in a pitiable condition and taken unconscious to a hospital where he died on Sunday, October 7, 1849.

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•  Annabel Lee .
•  To my mother .
•  Romance .
•  A dream within a dream .
•  The valley of unrest .
•  Spirits of the dead .
•  Serenade .
•   For Annie .
•  Evening star .
•  The lake .
•  To Helen .
•  The sleepers .
•  To -- -- .
•  Fairy land .

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