Was Edgar Allan Poe crazy because of the deaths in his family?

Answer 1

Poe was not crazy. Period.

Answer 2

Edgar Allan Poe did experience a great deal of personal tragedy, including the early deaths of many family members, which likely had an impact on his mental health. While it's not accurate to label him as "crazy," these experiences did contribute to his melancholic and macabre writing style. Poe also had a history of struggles with mental health issues, such as depression and substance abuse.