Edgar Allan Poe

• Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?

  : Boston, Massachusetts.
• In what year was Edgar Allan Poe born?

  : 1809.
• What significant family event happened when Poe was just three years old?

  : His mother died.
• Who raised Edgar Allan Poe after he was separated from his siblings?

  : John and Frances Allan.
• What career did Poe aspire to pursue from a young age?

  : A literary career.
• How did Poe's adoptive father feel about his literary ambitions?

  : He did not support them.
• At what age did Poe move to Baltimore to write and publish short stories?

  : In his early twenties.
• What position did Poe hold when he returned to Richmond?

  : Editor for the Southern Literary Messenger.
• What type of content did Poe write and publish while at the Southern Literary Messenger?

  : Esteemed literary criticism.
• Why did Poe eventually move to New York City?

  : In search of better job prospects due to his meager wage.
• What genre is Edgar Allan Poe primarily associated with?

  American gothic literature.
• What are some common themes in Poe's narratives?

  Gothic terror, violent plotlines, and psychologically tormented protagonists.
• In addition to novels, what other forms of writing did Poe produce?

  Poems and short stories.
• How is Poe's fiction viewed in relation to modern literature?

  As a precursor to the modern mystery and horror genres.
• What personal struggle did Poe face throughout his life?

  Alcohol abuse.
• When did Edgar Allan Poe die?

  In 1849.
• What elements are notable in Poe's work after his death?

  Powerful gothic and suspense elements.