Was Edgar Allan Poe rich

Answer 1

Poe did not earn a lot from writing. Even though he would win some writing contests, the reward was only about 15-20 dollars.He also did not receive an inheritance from his step father, John Allan. There was a time when he was so poor, he joined the army/military for security.

Answer 2

He was often in a poor financial condition. Poe did not earn a lot from writing or his other jobs as editor and literary critic. Even though he would win at least two writing contests in his life, the rewards were only $50 and $100 dollars. He also did not receive an inheritance from his foster father, John Allan. There was a time when he was so poor, he joined the US Army under an assumed name.

Answer 3

Because of his drinking problem... I mean I was reading this biography about him and practically EVERY time something good was going for him... some good income... his wife, Virgina Poe, after she seemed to get better and Poe was trying to stop his drinking, would take a turn for the worse and Poe began drinkin again... THUS, Poe lost his job, or wasn't doing very well at it (once again) losing his job... I feel bad for the poor guy (no pun intended) and his wife.

Answer 4

• Both of his parents died before his third birthday.
• His foster father only gave him about 1/3 the money necessary for him to complete one year at the University of Virginia, so he tried to earn the money by gambling and failed miserably.
• Everyone around him was dying of the red death or tuberculosis, including his only wife, Virginia Clemm.
• He had difficulty in his romantic relationships.

Answer 5

He went bankrupt, when he left his foster family, The Allans, to go off on his own.

Answer 6

- Edgar Allan Poe was impoverished because of his drinking problem which he wasted most of his money on. Thus, Poe also lost his job.

Answer 7

No, Edgar Allan Poe was not rich. He struggled financially throughout his life, often living in poverty and relying on loans from friends and literary patrons to support himself.

Answer 8

No.

Answer 9

NO!