Why did Edgar Allan Poe not make any money from The Raven?

Answer 1

First of all, publishers did not make that much from publishing in the new country of America. Also, copyright laws were not in existence or were not enforced. To be complete, Poe was able to make some money by reciting his works in public forums, and 'The Raven' was very popular. Inflation would make the $24 Poe did earn in 1845 worth over $700 in today's money though it is still not very much with no royalties.

Answer 2

Edgar Allan Poe did not make money from "The Raven" primarily because he sold the rights to the poem for a flat fee of $9. Additionally, the poem became widely popular after its publication, leading to numerous unauthorized copies being circulated, further limiting Poe's ability to profit from its success.

Answer 3

Because, he didn't really love his adopted son. He didn't include Poe in his will, because of his love for writing,alchohol obsession, and failing out of college.

Answer 4

Nothing. After ordering Poe to leave his house because of an argument, John Allan disinherited Poe by leaving him completely out of his will.

Answer 5

Because John Allan thought it was a waste of time.