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In what year did Edgar Allan Poe's mother die?
In what year did Edgar Allan Poe's mother die?
What was the title of Poe's first book of poems?
What was the title of Poe's first book of poems?
Why did Poe drop out of school in 1827?
Why did Poe drop out of school in 1827?
What was the name of Poe's young cousin whom he married in 1836?
What was the name of Poe's young cousin whom he married in 1836?
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What was the title of Poe's short story that earned him a hundred-dollar prize in 1843?
What was the title of Poe's short story that earned him a hundred-dollar prize in 1843?
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Where was Poe found half-conscious on October 3, 1849?
Where was Poe found half-conscious on October 3, 1849?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts
- His mother died on December 8, 1811, and he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Allan
- Poe attended school in England at Chelsea Elementary in 1815
- He dropped out of school in 1827 due to financial issues with his adoptive father, John Allan
- Poe wrote and printed his first book, "Tamerlane and Other Poems", in 1827
Military and Writing Career
- Poe joined the US Army in 1827 to support himself
- He applied to West Point in 1829 and was accepted as a cadet
- Poe intentionally got kicked out of West Point in 1831
- He won a contest for his first story, "The Manuscript Found in a Bottle", in 1835
- Poe married his young cousin, Virginia Clemm, on May 16, 1836
Writing Achievements
- Poe wrote the poem "Ligeia" in 1838
- His first volume of short stories, "Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque", was published in 1839
- Poe wrote "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" in 1841, earning him the nickname "Father of the Detective Story"
- He won a hundred-dollar prize for "The Gold Bug" in 1843
- Poe wrote the famous poem "The Raven" in 1845
Later Life and Death
- Poe's wife, Virginia Clemm, died of tuberculosis on January 30, 1847
- Poe was found half-conscious outside of Gunner's Hall on October 3, 1849, and was taken to a hospital
- He died on October 7, 1849, at the age of 40
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This quiz covers the life events and milestones of Edgar Allan Poe, from his birth to his early adulthood. Learn about his family, education, and early writing career.
