Why did Edgar Allan Poe start drinking?

Answer 1

There is evidence that Poe took hard drinks quite often when he was 17. A fellow student at the University of Virginia states that Poe "would seize a full glass ... and send it home at a single gulp. This frequently used him up; but, if not, he rarely returned to the charge."See http://etext.virginia.edu/poe/alumnews/poe-all.html

After his wife died he suffered from depression and Alcoholism. Poe eventually died because of his drinking problem.

Answer 2

Edgar Allan Poe struggled with depression and personal losses throughout his life, which may have led him to alcohol as a way to cope. He also faced financial difficulties and professional setbacks, which could have contributed to his drinking. Ultimately, Poe's complex personal circumstances likely played a role in his alcohol consumption.

Answer 3

he drank alcohol often, he was pretty much depressed

Answer 4

He started heavily drinking when his wife got tuberculosis. YouTube video in "Related Links".

Answer 5

Briefly, it ended when he did.