sound and imagery of it's language ("Poetry")." Many poets base their writings on their

personal experiences throughout life. Some poets write of their memories or hopes, or even

Edgar Allan Poe was one of the greatest American writers of all time. He was

known as a poet and critic. Poe is one of many authors who's life has been reflected

throughout his poems and other writings.

E. A. Poe was born in Boston in 1809. He was orphaned in early childhood. He

was raised by a businessman in England from the age of six. He returned to the U.S. after

many years, remaining in private schools. In America, Poe dug himself into a life of alcohol

and gambling. His foster father, John Allan, was displeased with this and forced him to

Poe hated his job as a clerk, quit the job, and went back to Boston. This upset John

Allan extremely. In Boston, Poe published his first book, Tamerland and Other Poems. He

soon enlisted, and served two years in the United States Army. Afterwards Poe published a

second volume to his book, naming it Al Aaraaf. He began reconciling with Allan, who got

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Messenger. During these two years at the company he married his younger cousin,

and there were faculties of the mind or imagination (Kesterson)." Poe's symbols are such

He lets it go, figuring it to be a visitor, not sure if he heard it in the first place. He begins

Virginia. Viriginia became ill, and Poe moved from job to job. After eleven years of

Only Poe himself really knows what his poem meant. In Kestersons conclusion h e

outline Poe's view of what poetry should be and should do than it was forth right

the raven, shall be lifted - Nevermore!

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