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Edgar Allan Poe Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Edgar Allan Poe

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BIRTHDAY 19 January,1809 (Thursday)
BIRTH PLACE Boston, Massachusetts
COUNTRY United States
AGE (in 1849) 40 Years Old
BIRTH SIGN Capricorn
HEIGHT N/A
WEIGHT N/A

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Edgar Allan Poe Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More
Edgar Allan Poe Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Short Biography

Edgar Allan Poe was born on 19-01-1809 in Boston in the state of Massachusetts, United States. He was an American Writer, Editor, Critic, Novelist, Poet, Army Soldier, Cryptographer, Publisher, Literature & Author.

Other Name: Edgar Poe
Other Professions: Editor Critic Novelist Poet Army Soldier Cryptographer Literature Author Publisher
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Edgar Allan Poe Complete Bio & Career

Poe’s stature as a major figure in world literature is primarily based on his ingenious and profound short stories, poems, and critical theories, which established a highly influential rationale for the short form in both poetry and fiction. Regarded in literary histories and handbooks as the architect of the modern short story, Poe was also the principal forerunner of the “art for art’s sake” movement in nineteenth-century European literature. Whereas earlier critics predominantly concerned themselves with moral or ideological generalities, Poe focused his criticism on the specifics of style and construction that contributed to a work’s effectiveness or failure. In his own work, he demonstrated a brilliant command of language and technique as well as an inspired and original imagination. Poe’s poetry and short stories greatly influenced the French Symbolists of the late nineteenth century, who in turn altered the direction of modern literature. It is this philosophical and artistic transaction that accounts for much of Poe’s importance in literary history.
 
Shortly after his passing, Poe's reputation was badly damaged by his literary adversary Rufus Griswold. Griswold, who had been sharply criticized by Poe, took his revenge in his obituary of Poe, portraying the gifted yet troubled writer as a mentally deranged drunkard and womanizer. He also penned the first biography of Poe, which helped cement some of these misconceptions in the public's minds.
 
While he never had financial success in his lifetime, Poe has become one of America's most enduring writers. His works are as compelling today as they were more than a century ago. An innovative and imaginative thinker, Poe crafted stories and poems that still shock, surprise and move modern readers. His dark work influenced writers including Charles Baudelaire, Dostoyevsky, and Stephane Mallarme.

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Edger Allan Poe died on 07-10-1849 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States at the age of 40.

DEATHDAY 7 October,1849 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Baltimore, Maryland
DEATH COUNTRY United States

Edgar Allan Poe Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was born to Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe, Jr. He had a brother named William Henry Leonard Poe and a sister named Rosalie Mackenzie Poe. He was married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe from 1835 until her death in 1847.

Life's Important Dates Of Edgar Allan Poe

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Body Measurements

Skin Colour White
Eye Colour Brown
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Boston
Nationality American
Religion Christian
Address Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
School N/A
College University of Virginia
United States Military Academy
Hobbies Writing
Marital Status Married

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Edgar Allan Poe

  • After his parent's divorce, he stayed with John and Frances Allan.
  • He started writing with his pen name Edgar Allan Poe as he wanted to consider both the surnames.
  • He was highly obsessed with cats and therefore he mostly wrote carrying cats on his shoulders.
  • Though he wrote numerous poetries but wrote just one novel titled Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.

Edgar Allan Poe Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Edgar Allan Poe was 40 years 8 months & 19 days old age.

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