literature. One of these is Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is known as the father of

the American short story, as well as the father of the detective story. But

who was Edgar Allan Poe? What was the man himself actually like?

These questions may be answered in part, but the whole truth of Edgar

Allan Poe's life can never be known for sure, and maybe this is exactly

how he wanted it. The brilliance of his work, however is indisputable, and

Edgar Allan Poe is known throughout the world for his works. By his use

of horror, humor, darkness, sarcasm, and the ridiculous he has been the

inspiration of many famous authors, and this surly will continue to for

Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809, to David

and Elizabeth Poe. He had one brother, William, born on January 30,

1807, and one sister, Rosalie, born on December 20, 1810. Shortly after

the birth of Rosalie, David Poe abandoned his young wife and children.

Suffering from tuberculosis, Mrs. Poe came to Richmond with her two

youngest children. The oldest boy, William, had been left with relatives

in Baltimore. Shortly after her arrival in Richmond, E

familiar his writings were to many of the short stories included in "Alfred

became very attached to Edgar and wanted to formally adopt him, but her

Philips, Mary Elizabeth, Edgar Allan Poe, The Man, 2 Volumes, Chicago:

passage are reflected in a very similar passage written in "The Chronicles

returned to Richmond, where they remained until Poe went away to

opinions of Poe and his life, but this difficulty is more than adequately

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