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Edgar Allan Poe
Many consider Edgar Allan Poe's short stories and poetry to have been ahead of their time. Classics such as 'The Raven,' 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' still haunt us today.
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What is Edgar Allan's parents names?
Edgar Allan Poe's parents were David Poe Jr. and Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe. Both of his parents were actors.
What were Edgar Allan Poe's home addresses?
This is the most comprehensive listing I have seen so far and it comes from the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore at the Related Link below.
- Northeast corner of Main and Thirteenth Streets (Richmond, Virginia. January 1812 - June 22, 1815)
xxx (Irvine, Scotland. 1815)
- 146 Sloane Street (Chelsea, London, England. 1816 - 1817)
- Manor School (Stoke Newington, England. 1818 - 1819)
- With the Ellis Family (Richmond, Virginia. August, 1820 - about ???)
- Fifth and K (later Leigh) Streets (Richmond, Virginia. xxxx - about May 1822)
- Fourteenth Street and Tobacco Alley (Richmond, Virginia. About May, 1822- Summer 1825)
- Moldavia (Richmond, Virginia. Summer 1825 - March, 1827, with some time at the U. of VA.)
- University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia. February 14, 1826 - late December, 1826)
- Court-House Tavern (Richmond, Virginia. late March, 1827, probably just a few days)
- Uncertain address (Baltimore, Maryland. April, 1827 - May, 1827) Uncertain address (Boston. About May 1827)
- Fort Independence (Boston Harbor. May 26, 1827 - October 31, 1827)
- Fort Moultrie (Charleston, Sourth Carolina. November, 1827 - December, 1828)
- Fort Monroe (Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. December 15, 1828 - April 15, 1829)
- 29 Caroline Street (Later renumberd as 28. Baltimore, Maryland. About May, 1829 - June, 1829)
- Beltzhoover's Hotel (Baltimore, Maryland. About June, 1829 - uncertain, perhaps June, 1830)
- West Point (New York. June, 1830 - February 19, 1831)
- Unknown (New York. February 19, 1831 - May, 1831)
- Mechanics Row, Wilks Street (Baltimore, Maryland. May 1831 - early 1833)
- 3 Amity Street (Now renumbered as 203. Baltimore, Maryland. Early 1833 - August 1835)
- 113 1/2 Carmine Street (New York. May 1837 - early 1838)
- 202 Mulberry (or Arch) Street (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early 1838 - about September 1838)
- Sixteenth Street (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About September 1838 - about May 1842)
- Uncertain address (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About May 1842 - about September, 1842)
- Coates Street (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About September, 1842 - about April, 1843)
- 234 (now 530) North Seventh Street (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About April 1843 - April 6, 1844)
- 130 Greenwich Street (New York. April 6, 1844 - about June, 1844)
- Brennan Farm (Upper Manhattan, New York. About June 1844 - about Jan. 1845)
- 154 Greenwich Street or 15 Amity Street (New York.City, New York. Late January or early February - about May 1845)
- 195 East Broadway (New York. About May 1845 - about Oct. 1845)
- 85 Amity Street (New York City, New York. About September 1845 - about March 1846)
- The Fordham Cottage (New York City, New York. About May 1846 - Oct. 1849)
How did Edgar Allan Poe's wife Annabel Lee die?
Edgar Allan Poe was not married to Annabel Lee! His wife was Virgina Clemm!
Annabel Lee was not Poe's wife. She was just a woman depicted in his poem, Annabel Lee.
Why did the prince confront the masked figure in the masque of red death?
cause he wants 2c kill the man
What are three of Edgar Allan Poe's works?
Three of Poe's works are The Raven; The Tell-tale heart and The Cask of Amontillado.
In the passage how does Poe create the effect of time passing quickly and the black cat?
Poe creates the effect of time passing quickly by using phrases like "one night" and "a long time" to convey a sense of rapid progression. The black cat's deteriorating condition, from being well-fed to emaciated, is described in a way that suggests the passage of time and the cat's suffering. This helps to emphasize the overall theme of decay and the narrator's descent into madness.
Who is the pirate in Edgar Allan Poe's story The Gold Bug?
Captain Kidd is the pirate whose treasure is being sought in The Gold Bug.
Who adopts Edgar Allan Poe and what type of relationships do they have?
John Allan, a Scottish merchant, takes Poe in after the death of his mother, although he never formally adopts him, although he gave Poe his middle name. John Allan was, by turn, affectionate and overly strict with Edgar. They would follow a pattern of alienation and reconciliation throughout their adult lives, culminating when Poe discovered Allan was remarrying a woman with children and he would have no inheritance when his foster father died.
What was the IQ level of Edgar Allan Poe?
There is no definitive record of Edgar Allan Poe's IQ level, as IQ tests were not commonly used during his time. It is also important to note that IQ is just one measure of intelligence and may not fully capture a person's intellectual abilities. Poe was known for his literary genius and innovative writing style.
What did Edgar Allan Poe's wife suffer from for 5 years?
Edgar Allan Poe's wife, Virginia Clemm Poe, suffered from tuberculosis for over 5 years before eventually passing away from the disease at the age of 24 in 1847. Poe's experience of losing his wife influenced much of his writing and contributed to the dark themes present in his works.
What was the sexual orientation of Edgar Allan Poe?
There is no indication that he was gay. He married his cousin Virginia who was aged only 13 at the time. He was very much in love with his wife, and very heartbroken when she died.
It was actually his love for his wife that helped 'undo' him. When she died of tuberculosis, he tried to drown it out with alcohol. It was later, right before his wedding to his never-to-be second wife, that he died.
How much is a 3 cent Edgar Allan Poe postage stamp worth?
That is Scott number US 986 It has a value of 50 cents mint and 20 cent used.
Did Edgar Allan Poe make the Baltimore Ravens?
No he did not make them, they were named after his most famous poem, and that is because he lived in Baltimore for about five years in his twenties then he died and is buried in Baltimore.
What Happened To Poe When His Parents Died?
When Edgar Allan Poe's parents died, he was taken in by the wealthy tobacco merchant John Allan and his wife Frances Allan. Although he never formally adopted Poe, he was given the surname Allan, and Poe was raised by the Allans in Richmond, Virginia. Poe had a complicated relationship with the Allans, as he felt somewhat neglected and struggled with his sense of belonging.
Does fall of the house of usher have irony?
Yes, "The Fall of the House of Usher" contains irony. One example is the ironic reversal of the narrator's role, as he goes from outsider to unwitting participant in the events that unfold in the Usher family home. Additionally, the symbolic decay of the mansion mirrors the mental and physical deterioration of the Usher siblings.
John and Frances Allan of Richmond Virginia raised Poe as their foster child after his mother died in 1811.
Frances Allan(foster mother) and John Allan(foster father)
John and Frances Allan
Although he was never adopted, his foster parents were John and Frances Allan.
John and Francise Allan
Poe's foster parents are John and Frances Allan, of Richmond Virginia, who took him in at about age three when his mother died. The Allans did not adopt Poe.
allan
At the age of 3 Poe his parents and then was left to John and Allan.
John and Frances Allan of Richmond, Virginia took Poe in after both his parents died in December, 1811.
John and Frances Allan.
John and Frances Allan of Richmond, Virginia took Poe in as foster parents when Poe was about 2 years old. They did not adopt him formally.
He was taken under the care of the Allens, hence his middle name, but never actually adopted by them.
John and Frances Allan took Poe in after his parents died in December 1811. They were his foster parents only and never adopted him.
John and Frances Allan of Richmond Virginia
John Allan and His wife raised Poe and sent him to the University of Virginia
John and Frances Valentine Allan
Poe was born into an acting family, both mother and father were actors, but their tragic death in 1812, left young Edgar to be raised by his Godfather John Allan, a wealthy merchant in Richmond Virginia after his brother and sister cared for him a short time.
John and Frances Allan of Richmond Virginia took Poe in and raised him as foster parents. They did not adopt him.
After his parents died, a couple took him. They're names are John and Frances Allen. Even though they were now his parents they never formally adopted him! After his parents died, a couple took him. They're names are John and Frances Allen. Even though they were now his parents they never formally adopted him! After his parents died, a couple took him. They're names are John and Frances Allen. Even though they were now his parents they never formally adopted him! After his parents died, a couple took him. They're names are John and Frances Allen. Even though they were now his parents they never formally adopted him!
John Allan and his wife Frances Allan became the foster parents of Edgar Poe and added Allan to his baptism name. They never actually adopted Edgar.
Poe was taken in John & Frances Allan, though they never formally adopted him.
John and Frances Allan took Poe into their home and raised him after his parents died.
Frances Valentine Allan and John Allan.
John and Frances Allan. Edgar took the last name of his foster family as his middle name.
After Edgar Poe's mother died; he was taken in by John and Frances Allan. He took on their name as well as his original surname hense why he is usually known as Edgar Allan Poe instead of just "Edgar Poe".
he became an orphan when his mother died and he wasn't one for long, because the allan family became his foster family.
What was Edgar Allan Poe's wife Sarah's last name?
Poe's wife's name was Virginia, not Sarah. Her last name was Clemm. Sarah was the first name of Poe's first love and, after Virginia died, his fiancee, Sarah Elmira Royster.
What was Edgar Allan Poe best known as?
He was best known as the father of the modern detective story.
Romeo and Juliet is definitely a tragedy. One of the aims of tragedy is to arouse pity or fear with the audience. The heartbreaking tale of the two star crossed loversÊdefinity arouses pity withÊan audience.
What did Poe contribute to modern literature?
What did William Shakespeare and Edgar allan poe have in common?
They had lots in common, like types of poetry, such as sonnets and tragedies, but mostly tragic love stories. The cause of death for both remains a mystery.
Which theory on Poe's death is correct and why?
There are several theories, but no one knows anything for certain. No records of Poe's death, including his death certificate remain.
