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Edgar Allan Poe went to see the president for a job. He claimed he was a part of the Whig Party so he could work at Philadelphia's Custom House.

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What did Edgar Allan Poe receive that cause him to go into his first drinking binge?

After a fight with his father-in-law, Edgar Allan Poe received a letter falsely accusing his wife of infidelity. This brought on a period of heavy drinking for Poe.


Whom did Edgar Allan Poe go to after the military?

After leaving the military, Edgar Allan Poe went to live with his aunt, Maria Clemm, and her daughter, Virginia. This family arrangement provided Poe with a home and support as he pursued his writing career. Clemm and Virginia were important figures in Poe's personal life and provided him with stability during his tumultuous career.


Where did Edgar allan poe go to boarding school in 1815?

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What was the relationship between Sarah Elmira Royster and Edgar Allan Poe?

Poe and Sarah Elmira Royster were secretly engaged to be married, but her father refused to permit her to marry Poe. She later married Alexander Shelton, but he died in 1844. Poe married Virginia Clemm, but she died in 1847. In 1848 Poe called on his former fiance and proposed marriage, but she did not accept.She had been secretly engaged to Poe in their youth, but her father would not allow her to marry Poe. She then married Alexander B. Shelton, who died in 1844. After Poe's wife Virginia died in 1847, Poe called on his former fiancee and asked her to marry him. At first she declined but then she accepted. Poe died before they were married.


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What problems did Edgar Allan Poe have that caused him to leave college?

He had about $2,000 in gambling debts. His foster father John Allan refused to pay for them, so Poe had to drop out of the University of Virginia and go to work to pay off the debtsFor gambling!


Does the man in 'The Raven' by Poe go mad?

Yes, the man in "The Raven" by Poe slowly descends into madness as he mourns the loss of his love Lenore and is haunted by the raven. The repetition of the word "nevermore" by the bird serves as a constant reminder of his grief, driving him further into insanity.


How does the poem The Raven relate to what you already know about Edgar Allan Poe?

It relates to the passing of Edgar Allan's wife. The Raven is a symbol of the pain that he felt everyday torturing himself with the thoughts of his late beloved wife, despite knowing in the end she is always simply "nevermore". It's a torture that we all go through when losing a loved one and are constantly lamenting over how much it hurts. It's a peek into the human being that is Edgar Allan Poe.


Why did Edgar Allan Poe decide to go to the army?

Poe needed to support himself and pat off some of his gambling debts. His foster father no longer gave him any tuition to stay in the University of Virginia and he had no other form of employment or means of support available.


What was Edger Allen Poe's safe spot when his fathers left him?

Edgar Allan Poe's safe spot was underneath the staircase in their home, where he would go to read and escape from his surroundings when his fathers left him. It was a place where he found solace and comfort during difficult times in his childhood.