I agree with the article linked below. If you look at humor from Poe's perspective, he did have a sense of humor. You just have to look hard for the "grin."
It is Edgar Allan Poe
John Allan is Edgar Allan Poe's foster father.
That makes no sense whatsoever.
Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
Edgar Allan Poe.
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809.
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809
Poe never changed his name in the usual sense. He was born Edgar Poe, but after his parents died and he was taken in as a foster child by John and Frances Allan, they had him baptized as Edgar Allan Poe. As a young man he enlisted in the army under the name of Edgar Perry, but that was just given as a false name. Poe did not keep it after he left the aemy.
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
The name of Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother was Frances Allan.
Edgar Poe. He was given the name Edgar Allan Poe by his foster family, John and Frances Allan, although they never formally adopted him.
Edgar Poe. He was given the name Edgar Allan Poe by his foster family, John and Frances Allan, although they never formally adopted him.