Edgar Allan Poe : A Life Of Tragedy That Led To Greatness

Edgar Allan Poe, a writer known for his mysterious and dark works, has had a lot of time perfecting his style of writing in short stories. His short stories, all usually dealing with the concept of death, relates back to his childhood, linking to his past experiences. As a small child, Poe's father had abandoned his family, leaving his mother to take care of him and his sister. When Poe turned three, his mother had passed away due to tuberculosis. Exposed to death at such a young age, it connects to his writing style and how he incorporates death in his stories. Throughout the course of his childhood, Poe had encountered many other traumatic experiences dealing with the deaths of loved ones. The repeating occurrence of death in his life

American author and poet, Edgar Allan Poe, was born January 19th, 1809, and died at the age of 40 on October 7th, 1849. Poe had a horrendous childhood. As a child, he was abandoned by his father, David Poe Jr., and later, his foster father, John Allan. His mother, Eliza Poe, died of tuberculosis, along with his foster mother, Frances Allan and Virginia Clemm, Poe’s wife. After the death of his wife, Poe attempted suicide out of grief. The traumatic events of his life affected Poe’s writing style, creating the dark, evil and gloomy works Poe is famous for. These similarities can be seen in many of his writings, including, “The Masque of the Red Death”, “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “Cask of Amontillado”.

One of Poe’s greatest inspirations was his fascination with death. His mother, his older brother Henry Poe and his wife Virginia all died of tuberculosis. His foster mother Francis Allan died in 1829, and her husband John Allan died in 1834. Poe lost a lot of people during his lifetime, which shaped his writing into a depressing form of literature. In many of his poems and stories, he wrote about a main character that loved a young woman. He claims that this love turned into something dangerous that killed the woman. In both of the poems “Annabel Lee” and “The Black Cat”, the wife of the main character died while the man is left with nothing but guilt that his love killed her. Poe was the one who was obsessed with death, but everyone around him was the ones who actually died. Poe explained his sad feelings and dark thoughts though his intense writing, “At length, with a wild desperation in heart, I quickly unclosed my eyes. My worst thoughts, then, were confirmed. The blackness of eternal night encompassed me. I struggled for breath. The intensity of darkness seemed to oppress and stifle me”

“Nevermore, Nevermore” (Poe) is a renowned quote in poetry. Edgar Allan Poe was the original creator of the poem, “The Raven,” published in 1845. It became one of his most famous works, furthering Poe’s career as an author. Even though he had a rough upstart, his talent and determination earned him his popularity. Best known for his strange and sinister themes, Edgar Allan Poe was an extremely talented and dark writer who became successful in the early 1800s due to his out-of-the-box thinking, unique storylines, and odd personality; he remained a legend even after his strange death in 1849 that had labeled him a tragic hero.

Edgar Allan Poe is considered to be one of the greatest American writers of all time. His writing is dark and sinister. He wrote of death, murder, psychosis, and obsession. One could only imagine what would bring a person to write such morbid stories. Perhaps, it may be attributed to Poe’s childhood, a past that was sad and far from average. Both of his parents died when he was only three years of age (Shelley). The death of his parents caused a separation from his siblings and he moved to live with his relatives (Shelley). In later years, Poe endured poverty and the loss of his wife-to-be to another man (Clark). Possibly, without those troubling experiences, Poe couldn’t have imagined such eerie and enthralling tales. Some of his most

Edgar Allan Poe created a new perspective in literature that influenced future authors. He was fascinated by the world of madness, trances and horror, which influenced his literature. Moreover, Poe’s work produced a realistic image of mental states that appealed to many different audiences. His distinctive perspective lured horror fans to read more. Instead of focusing on the gloomy setting and eerie mood, Poe focused on the psychology of terror. Consequently, this made him stand out from most authors in the 18th century.

On Oct. 7, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe died mysteriously. While there are many theories about why or how he died, my believe is that he died from an attack of mania a potu. According to a Baltimore newspaper reports Poe was found in a shocking condition believed to be suffering from an attack of mania a potu. A friend of Poe's sister stated that he was very pale and tremulous therefore she could tell he was severely ill. In addition, Joseph Snodgrass found him in a bar “stupefied” with liquor. Additionally, according to Poe's nurse, Marie Louise Shew said, “Poe had a pre-existing condition, possibly a brain tumor. His heartbeat was irregular, and he could not consume alcohol without producing insanity.” Added to that, the most plausible information

Each event in one's life whether important, meaningless, joyful or sickening has an impact on that person's character. Harrowing & tragic events occur often as it was for Edgar Allen Poe which left a vast impact on his character. This author's stories focus on his wretched life and obstacles placed in the forms of stories. His unfortunate events turned into eerie, emblematic tales such as “The Raven”, “The Black Cat”, “The cask of amontillado” & more which all have twisted plot lines such as horror, sadness, revenge etc.

Poe was born on January 19, 1809. Poe was born into a family that was high respected and very public, so Poe was destined to have a public career (Dameron and Jacobs). When Poe was two, his parents died (“Edgar Allan Poe”) and his remaining family was split up into three different foster parents/homes. His oldest brother, William, lived with Poe’s grandfather from his father’s side of the family. Poe’s youngest sibling, Rosalie, lived with William Mackenzie. Poe went with John Allan whose wife was in ill health (Thompson). Poe went with John Allan, whose wife was in ill health and with whom his family barely affiliated with. While Poe’s siblings went with close family and friends, Poe received the least amount of love from the near

Edgar Allan Poe was an American author known for his works of depression and misfortune. Throughout his lifetime, Poe would never gain fame. It was only after his death that the true genius of Edgar Allan Poe was discovered. Poe frequently used his life occurrences—as terrible as they were—to influence his writings. It is through his writings that one can delve into the mind of Edgar Allan Poe and discover how his life truly was.

Edgar Allan Poe, an American short story writer, poet, and editor, is acclaimed throughout many parts of the world. Currently, he is known for works such as “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” The Black Cat,” and “The Cask of Amontillado” (Kennedy). Although he passed away many years ago, Edgar Allan Poe is an author and poet who has created a lasting impression upon the world.

Edgar Allan Poe, the famous American short-story writer, died in 1849. He was drunk, alone and friendless at his death. His family purchased a tombstone for him, but it was smashed on its way to the cemetery by a runaway freight train. Because, his family could not afford another one, Poe was buried in an unmarked grave. A group of Baltimore teachers, admirers of Poe's work began to raise money for a tombstone. They held fund-raisers, asked for donations, invested what they earned and waited. After ten long years, they raised the $1,000 they needed. Newspaperman H. L. Mencken wrote angrily, "During all this time not a single American author of position gave the project any aid." The Baltimore group made it possible for teachers, students, or

All great writers write about what they know and experience. It may be on purpose or subconscious, but it can be seen in their writing with such things as places, people, and ideals. With the great Edgar Allan Poe, it is clear that he continually wrote about his life and experiences. Edgar Allan Poe’s issues with alcoholism, the loss of loved ones, and issues with himself can be seen in his characters and themes throughout his writing.

Edgar Allan Poe once said, “I grew, day by day, more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others”. Poe was never respected as a writer in his time. People tried to judge him but didn’t know what he had or what he was going though at the time. Poe’s tragic life lead to a life of depression.

Edgar Allan Poe was a literary genius who was able to capture the thoughts that go on in the human mind. His use of certain techniques contributed and allowed him to achieve this goal. Throughout his poems and short stories, Poe uses several different methods. Imagery, rhyme scheme, and the single effect are just a few of the countless techniques Edgar Allan Poe practices.