Why did Edgar Allan Poe write poems?

Answer 1

Poe died in 1849 and in his life was spent writing. He is considered part of the Romantic movement and created several writing styles including detective fiction and Science Fiction. He is also well know for his short stories. Life was not easy for Poe since he supported himself through his writing and as a result he moved around quite a bit. His drug use and drinking affected his life, writing, and relationships. My impression of Poe is that he was an unhappy man with great talent.