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    darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before (Poe),” proclaimed by Edgar Allan Poe. This quote looks into the mind of the American literary icon Poe. Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, critic, and editor during the nineteenth century. Many people know him for his twisted, horror poems like The Raven. Poe also wrote many suspenseful and dark tales like The Tell Tale Heart and The Black Cat (Giordano). For anyone who’s read

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    Edgar Allan Poe Madness

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    madness is Edgar Allan Poe. Well known for his short stories that depicts horror, madness, and mystery. Mr. Poe has a unique writing that draws the reader into the dark world of his creation. Mr. Poe’s writings were often influenced by his life. He had never known his father and his mother died when he was three; he was then taken in by the Allan’s who were successful tobacco farmers. As a child he often wrote down his poetic musings on the backs of Mr. Allan’s business papers. Once grown Edgar went into

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    The darkness in Edgar Allan Poe’s life influenced his work How does Edgar Allan Poe's life influence his work? Edgar Allan Poe born January 19, 1809 and died October 7, 1849. Poe was an American author, writer, critic and manager best known for remarkable short stories that caught the creative energy and enthusiasm of readers around the globe His innovative narrating and stories of secret and frightfulness brought forth the cutting edge investigator story. A significant number of Poe's works, including

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    written by Edgar Allan Poe who is and was, a very relative writer. Poe’s work speaks to not only lovers, but horror fans as well. Poe went through terrible times, and had the amazing gift to make that grief flow onto paper relating to hundreds even today. From childhood, to adulthood Poe used his suffering to make art. Poe prevailed from his own trials, influenced hundreds, and showed much more than just an art but emotion through a pen. An orphan at three years old, Edgar Allan Poe was a brilliant

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    development is very colorful and the influence is great, because the Gothic has devoted itself to many popular genres and influenced many important writers such as Edgar Allan Poe. Poe, as one of the most important writers in American Southern literature, makes very important contribution to the development of the Gothic literature. Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most unique writers in America. He stands alone with his aesthetic taste and writing principle, engaged in the morbid theme of nightmare, death

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    Edgar Allan Poe was an early American writer, poet, and critic whose life could be described as chaotic and troubled. Poe’s life was plagued by disappointments and surrounded with death and, by using these experiences in his writings, he captivated audiences. Nicknamed “Father of the Detective Story”, Poe’s writings are eerie yet easy to understand and have remained popular into the 21st century ("Edgar Allan Poe”). While he was considered part of the American Romantic Movement, the writings of Edgar

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    Edgar Allan Poe: Contribution to American history and literature Are today's authors really original with their work or using a base layer from some other author from a more "ancient" time? These "writers" are using works that have already been made by an older author. This author is Edgar Allan Poe. This author is best known for his impact on being the grandmaster of mysterious literary works, but also his sensitivity towards his writings. Poe positively affected American history and literature

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    Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic throughout the 19th century. Poe’s writing had literary devices and elements blended through every poem, story, and novel. This essay will explain the how Poe’s perseverance of living his dreams influenced many writers and gave hope to the writing community. Also Poe’s development of detective narratives and science fiction novels, and the term “short story” are also imperative pieces of literary history and will be thoroughly

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    Edgar Allan Poe Mood

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    Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe, famous for his interesting and intriguing works, was born on January 19, 1809. As a child, his parents divorced and his mother took his siblings and him with her. Sadly, after the divorce, his mother passed away from Tuberculosis, and Poe’s family was divided up again. His siblings went to live with different people and Poe was taken in by the Allan couple. He was given a good education but his new stepfather did not like him. Edgar Allan Poe joined the army at eighteen

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    Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe was born near London on the 19th of January 1809. His mother was an actor and his father was a doctor. When Poe was 2 years old his father disappeared. His mother, who was seriously ill in tuberculosis, took Poe and his sister to Richmond, Virginia. Poe's mother died soon after this. The two siblings became then separated and Poe was taken care of by the wealthy family of the Allans. Due to Mr. Allans work the family had to move to England, where they spent five

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