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Poe worked as an editor for various literary magazines and as a literary critic. He also served in the U.S. Army for a brief period.

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What jobs did Poe do before becoming a famous writer?

one: he was enlisted in the army; two: he was an editor; three: he was a literary criticThese are really the only three jobs other than writing that Edgar Allan Poe ever had, but he was a writer BEFORE all three of them.


Did Edgar Allan Poe eat hallucinogenic mushrooms while writing his stories?

There is no evidence to suggest that Edgar Allan Poe ate hallucinogenic mushrooms while writing his stories. Poe's writing style and themes are more likely attributed to his personal struggles, experiences, and imagination.


What happen to Poe and his siblings on December 261811?

On December 26, 1811, Poe's parents, Elizabeth and David Poe, passed away within days of each other, leaving their children orphaned. Edgar Poe was taken in by the Allan family, who raised him as their own. This event had a significant impact on Poe and influenced his writing throughout his life.


Which poet influenced Edgar Allan Poe's writing?

Poe greatly admired the British poet Lord Byron.


What did Edgar Allan Poe and john allan fight about?

Poe and his foster father had a fight about Poe returning to school. Poe was going to to school at the University of Virgina and he wanted to return. His foster father disapproved and that led to Poe writing his first poetic volume called Tamerlane and Other Poems.


What did Edgar Allan Poe love doing?

Writing poems.


You are writing an essay about Edgar Allan Poe what kind of mysteries did he write?

Poe wrote detective and gothic horror mysteries.


What bird did Edgar Allan Poe intend to use in the Raven besides the raven?

A parrot


Why did Edgar Allan Poe decide to write?

Because he liked writing..


What is the novel writing by Edgar Allan Poe?

Poe wrote one novel length work entitled "The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym of Nantucket."


Why did Edgar Allan Poe write poems?

Poe died in 1849 and in his life was spent writing. He is considered part of the Romantic movement and created several writing styles including detective fiction and Science Fiction. He is also well know for his short stories. Life was not easy for Poe since he supported himself through his writing and as a result he moved around quite a bit. His drug use and drinking affected his life, writing, and relationships. My impression of Poe is that he was an unhappy man with great talent.


What did Edgar Allan Poe like to explore in his writing?

The dark side of humanity