Edgar Allen Poe

Edgar Allen Poe was, in my mind, an exceptional writer. Poe was often regarded as strange. His tales and verses were often depressing. Some would say that they were a reflection of his eccentric, erratic, and often bizarre life. Sometimes Poe would mirror his life in his verse and stories, but very often, he let his fantasy soar, creating tales and verses that grade as some of American literature's best.

Edgar Allen Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents, David and Elizabeth Poe, were itinerant actors. Elizabeth accomplished a assess of esteem as an player, Poe's dad not ever did. David deserted his wife and young kids when Edgar was very young. IN 1811, when Poe was only 2, his mother died. The Poe children were separated and Edgar went to live with a wealthy Scottish tobacco farmer named John Allen. At this time, Poe was granted the title Edgar Allen Poe.

John Allen and his wife Frances not ever legally adopted Edgar. Actually, John Allen took Poe in at the request of his wife. Frances Allen was very attracted to Edgar throughout her life. John never really cared for the boy.

The Allens lived in England from 1815 to 1820. While in England Edgar received his education at the classical academy of Dr. John Bransby at Stroke Newington. Soon after the Allens returned to America, in 1826, Poe enrolled in the University of Virginia. John Allen had Poe on a very limited budget, so to make more money, Poe turned to gambling. He was soon in great debt, and John Allen would not cover his debts. As a result, Poe was kicked out of the university.

In May of 1827 Poe enlisted in the army in Boston under the name of "Edgar A. Perry." He was despairing ...