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Does Edgar Allan Poe have any alive family members?
no
Is there a simile in 'To My Mother' by Edgar Allan Poe?
No, "To My Mother" by Edgar Allan Poe does not contain any similes. It is a heartfelt and direct poem expressing love and admiration for the poet's mother without the use of comparative language.
How many kids did Poe's foster parents have?
Edgar Allan Poe's foster parents, John and Frances Allan, had no children of their own when they took Poe into their family, and they had no other children while Poe lived with them. After Poe left them, Frances Allan died, and John Allan remarried. Allan had three children with his second wife before he died. It is also believed that Allan produced at least one illegitimate child.
Did Edgar Allan Poe win any awards for The Cask of Amontillado?
No, Edgar Allan Poe did not win any awards for "The Cask of Amontillado." During Poe's lifetime, there were no prestigious literary awards like we have today, so he did not receive any formal recognition or awards for his works.
Did Edgar Allan Poe write any poems about clowns?
No, Edgar Allan Poe did not write any poems specifically about clowns. His works are typically known for their dark and macabre themes, rather than featuring playful or light-hearted subjects like clowns.
How many times did Edgar Allan Poe attempt suicide and with what?
It is known that Poe attempted suicide at least once, with laudanum. For any other attempts, more research will be conducted.
Did Edgar Allan Poe receive any national or international awards?
He never won awards only medals.
Is the word 'redrum' used in any work by Edgar Allan Poe?
I dont think so but it was used by Stephen King in his novel " The Shining "
What person did more to ruin Edgar Poe's life than any other?
The answer to that question is probably Edgar Allan Poe himself for a variety of reasons. An argument could be made that John Allan did much to ruin Poe's life, but, in Allan's defense, he also did more to help Poe succeed than any other. A third candidate would be Rufus Wilmot Griswold, but most of that happened after Poe died. Ironically, Griswold's malicious actions also probably contributed more to the posthumous popularity of Poe than any other factor.
Did any of Edgar Allan Poe's poems get an award?
No, they did not although he won two cash prizes for two of his short stories.
Were Edgar Allan Poe and his adopted parents close?
Poe did not have "adopted parents". He had foster parents. John and Frances Allan took Poe in to their home and raised him but they never legally adopted him. As to their relationship, Poe and Frances Allan and a loving relationship. She doted on him and he was devoted to her. Poe and John Allan had a stormy relationship. He most likely never wanted to take Poe in to begin with. Then he refused to pay tuition for Poe to go to the University of Virginia or pay for any of Poe's gambling debts. They had a falling out and Poe left home and the University and went into the army. Later after Frances Allan died, Poe and John Allan reconciled for a short time. Once again Poe's lifestyle became a problem and Poe and John Allan had a falling out that was never repaired. When John Allan died, Poe was not even mentioned in his will.
Did Edgar Allan Poe a write plays?
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe wrote a few plays in addition to his famous short stories and poems. Some of his theatrical works include "Politian" and "The Masque of the Red Death." However, Poe is primarily known for his contributions to the genres of horror and mystery fiction.
