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Jane Stanard, which he wrote the poem "To Helen" about :)
Edgar Allan Poe's mentor was John Allan, a wealthy merchant in Richmond, Virginia. Poe was fostered by Allan after the death of his parents and Allan played a significant role in Poe's upbringing and education.
Jane Stanard, the mother of Poe's childhood friend Robert Stanard, died in 1824 when Poe was about 15 years old. Her death had a profound impact on Poe's life and writing.
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7 people connected to Poe. These people include his biological mother, Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe (1811), his biological father, David Poe Jr (1811), his childhood best friend's mother, Jane Stith Stanard (1824), his foster-mother, Frances Keeling Valentine Allan (1829), his brother, William Henry Leonard Poe (1831), his foster father, John Allan (1834), and his wife (and 24-year-old cousin), Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe (1847).
One of the first American writers to become popular and famous in their own country was Edgar Allan Poe. His dark and macabre stories and poems captivated readers and helped establish a uniquely American literary voice in the 19th century.
Edgar Allan Poe's first love, Sarah Elmira Royster, did not die. After being separated from Poe due to her father's disapproval, she eventually married another man. However, she became a widow later in life and reconnected with Poe before his death.
Rosalie Mackenzie Poe was Edgar Allan Poe's younger sister. She was adopted by William and Jane Mackenzie, though it was not a formal adoption.
"To Helen" by Edgar Allan Poe is a poem where the speaker compares a woman named Helen to the mythical figure Helen of Troy. The speaker admires Helen's beauty and grace, and reflects on how she brings light and inspiration into his life. The poem is filled with lush imagery and explores themes of beauty, admiration, and the power of art.
Jane Standard was a childhood friend and possible love interest of Edgar Allan Poe. She is believed to have inspired some of Poe's literary works, particularly his poetry. Their relationship is not well-documented, but she appears to have had a significant impact on Poe's artistic expression.
Laurie Jane Allan has written: 'Effects of treadmill exercise at cold ambient temperatures on pulmonary function in normal subjects'