Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe died in 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland. He died under mysterious circumstances, and his exact cause of death is still unknown. He is buried at Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore.

Poe's financial problems started when he went to the University of Virginia in 1826. He had no money of his own, and his foster father, John Allan, only gave him about a third of what he needed for a year of education. Poe decided to earn money by gambling leading to a large debt that John Allan refused to pay in addition he refused to pay for further education. Little information regarding this debt can be found afterward, but Poe joined the US Army under an assumed name the following year.

Believe it or not, authors were not paid much at all in the early part of the 19th century. Most authors of the time were already wealthy or had benefactors. International copyright law was basically nonexistent, so Poe never earned a penny for his writing from outside the United States. Also, the copyright laws in the US were either not enforced or were very poor, so Poe never made much, if anything, in royalty fees. Magazine and newspaper companies also paid very poorly for tales and poetry at the time because they basically held a monopoly. The largest sum Poe ever earned for a story was $100 (about $2400 in today's buying power), and that was from a newspaper contest for his story 'The Gold-Bug.' To be fair, another factor was the population was very small in the US at the time (The 1850 Census showed less than 25 million people, and there were only about 7 million when he was born in 1809.), so the audience was small. Even so, Poe's work was not all that popular during his lifetime until maybe the last four years of his life. Poe did not do much better as an editor/critic as his wages were low, he was often fired, and he moved many times. In fact, Poe's income would be considered below poverty level for much of his adult life.

Edgar Allan Poe received recognition for his contributions to American literature through various awards and accolades. Some special honors include being dubbed the "Father of the Detective Story" for his pioneering work in the genre, and being recognized as a master of the macabre and gothic fiction. His influence on subsequent generations of writers and his enduring legacy in the literary world also serve as a special honor to his name.

Some of Edgar Allan Poe's supporters included fellow writers such as Nathaniel Parker Willis, Sarah Helen Whitman, and James Russell Lowell. They respected his contributions to literature and defended him against criticism during his career.

Based on how the letter is described, readers can infer that Roderick Usher displays a sense of urgency and distress in his communication with the narrator. This suggests that he is likely experiencing emotional turmoil or a heightened sense of anxiety, hinting at the fragile state of his mental and emotional well-being.

Edgar Allan Poe was 27 years old when he married his first cousin, Virginia Eliza Clemm, who was 13 years old at the time.

To write a literary analysis of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," focus on elements such as the setting in 19th century Paris, the character of C. Auguste Dupin, and Poe's use of logic and reasoning in solving the mysteries. Analyze how Poe creates suspense and tension through his narrative structure and how the story reflects broader themes of rationality versus irrationality. Close the analysis by discussing the story's impact on the detective fiction genre.

The exact cause of Edgar Allan Poe's death in 1849 is still unknown. Some theories suggest alcohol poisoning, others propose rabies or carbon monoxide poisoning. Despite the mystery, Poe's death is commonly attributed to complications related to his struggle with alcoholism.

Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, and moved to several cities during his life time. He died in Baltimore.

In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat," the rope symbolizes the narrator's entrapment in his guilt and the inevitability of his impending doom. It represents the moral and psychological ties that bind him to his dark deeds, ultimately leading to his downfall.

In "The Tell-Tale Heart", phrases that contribute most to the tone are ones that convey the narrator's obsession with the old man's eye, creating a sense of dread and horror. Additionally, phrases that highlight the narrator's inner turmoil and deteriorating mental state, such as his attempts to justify his actions, further enhance the unsettling tone of the passage.

Prince Prospero gathers a thousand of his wealthy friends and locks them in his abbey to protect them from the disease ravaging the country. He hosts extravagant parties within the abbey, believing that they are safe from the outside world.

"Witness for the Prosecution" follows a more traditional legal drama structure, focusing on the courtroom proceedings and the interactions between the characters. In contrast, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Silver Blaze" are detective stories that involve solving a mystery through the observations and deductions of the main characters. The latter stories have a more linear and investigative structure compared to the complex legal twists of "Witness for the Prosecution."

One of Edgar Allen Poe's lasting legacies is his pioneering work in the genre of detective fiction, particularly with his character C. Auguste Dupin in stories like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Poe's influence can be seen in later writers like Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.

Poe believed that a writer should strive to evoke a strong emotional response in the reader, whether it be fear, excitement, or awe. He thought that exploring themes of the macabre, the mysterious, and the unknown were key elements to keeping readers engaged and interested. Poe also believed in the power of language and the importance of crafting a story with precision and attention to detail.

The falling action of "The Pit and the Pendulum" involves the narrator falling unconscious and waking up to find himself strapped to a table as a pendulum swings above him, getting closer to cutting him. He then narrowly escapes death when the French army arrives to save him from the Inquisition's torture chambers.

The climax of "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe occurs when the narrator, overcome with guilt and paranoia, furiously tries to kill his second cat with an axe but accidentally kills his wife instead. This moment marks the peak of tension and the turning point of the story.

There are no conclusive causes of the death of Edgar Allan Poe. Death certificates were not required in every death and there have been several exhaustive searches for records but none have been found, not even from the hospital where Poe died.

The 'Baltimore Clipper' newspaper published an item stating merely that Poe had died from "a congestion of the brain." (See 'The Poe Log').

There are three theories of the cause of death, none of which are conclusive. They are alcohol, disease and 'cooping.'

The alcohol theory is easy to assume, because Poe was known to drink to excess, especially during bouts of depression. His wife had died about two years earlier and he had begun drinking again. In addition he was found delirious on a street in Baltimore outside a tavern. One problem with this theory is the Poe's physician, Dr. John Moran, stated that Poe did not smell of alcohol at the time. Dr. Moran is not completely reliable; however his statement must be considered. The alcohol theory had also been pushed by Poe's enemies in order to degrade his memory.

The other theory is Poe died from some disease. Tuberculosis has been mentioned however this is unlikely. Poe had never been diagnosed with it and never displayed symptoms of it. TB is a wasting away disease (at the time it was called 'the consumption') Poe would have shown symptoms over time before he died of TB.

Rabies has been postulated but this was based on some faulty deductive reasoning. The person advocating the theory read an account by a second person who had misread an account by Poe's physician. The second author believed that Dr. Moran had said that Poe was unable to drink some water. He took this to mean Poe had hydrophobia; a fear of water is a symptom of rabies. In fact Dr. Moran wrote that Poe had been able to drink half a glass with no problem. With no evidence of hydrophobia, there is no rabies theory.

Heart disease has been mentioned, but again, Poe never complained of symptoms related to heart disease.

The third theory which is coming to be accepted more and more is 'cooping.' Cooping is voter fraud where backers of political candidates vote several times by changing their appearance either by shaving beards or changing clothes. Voter security was lax and cooping was a common practice. (The common phrase was 'Remember to vote early and often.') Sometimes backers would enlist strangers to do this either by bribery or threats of violence. Poe had been found delirious on the street outside a saloon which had been a polling place for an election the day before. In addition, he was found wearing clothing that did not belong to him. Although it can never be proved, the theory goes that Poe was forced to vote a number of times by being beaten or gotten drunk. He was made to change clothing in order to get past the election workers then left in an unconscious state that night from which he was just recovering when found. If Poe were beaten, the 'congestion of the brain' theory could actually work.

Edgar Allan Poe died at age forty on October 7, 1849. There are said to be many reasons for Poe's death, however, the exact reason is unknown. Many theories stem from alcohol, cholera, drugs, brain congestion, rabies, heart disease, tuberculosis (his first wife was taken by this particular condition), and suicide.

Scientist are still trying to find out.

Another theory is dying of natural causes or under a type of drug that can kill you.

One of Edgar Allan Poe's lasting legacies is his significant contribution to the development of the modern detective fiction genre, particularly through his character C. Auguste Dupin in stories like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Poe's use of deductive reasoning and solving mysteries through logical methods greatly influenced future detective fiction writers.

an exploration of humanity's dark side

The speaker of "Annabel Lee" is devastated by Annabel Lee's death, feeling intense grief and longing for her. His reactions are filled with sorrow and a determination to be reunited with her in the afterlife.

Edgar Allan Poe--was talented, but he was also eccentric and prone to alcoholism--having experienced more than his share of tragedies. But, what stands out even more prominently than the tragedy of Edgar Allan Poe's life is his philosophy of death. Arising from such a stark background, Poe has become a classical phenomenon--known for the gothic horror he created.

Edgar Allan Poe was known for his dark and macabre themes in his poetry and short stories, while Robert Frost was known for his pastoral imagery and use of natural settings in his poetry. Poe's work often explored themes of death, madness, and despair, while Frost's poetry focused on everyday experiences and human nature. Additionally, Poe's writing style was more elaborate and ornate, while Frost's style was more simple and straightforward.

Poe was about 2 years and 11 months old when his natural father died. We don't know the exact date of Poe's natural father's death; however most sources agree it was just a few days after Poe's natural mother died on December 8, 1811. Poe had been born on January 19, 1809 therefore he would have been three years old in another month.