Literary Techniques In Edgar Allan Poe's Life

Edgar Allan Poe wrote many captivating stories. He lost the few family members he had one by one and struggled financially for most of his life. He based some of his stories on his wife who was only 13, and won a few awards along the way. Nonetheless, he continued to write despite his losses and struggles. Poe’s work is known worldwide and has impressed many.
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809. His parents, David Poe, Jr. and Elizabeth Arnold Poe, were present in his life for long. At a young age, Poe’s father disappeared without a trace. A little while, later his mother became sick and died from tuberculosis, and he was introduced into the Allan family. Former family friends, John Allan and Francs Allan Valentine, took Poe into their home where he lived a privileged lifestyle. John owned a tobacco company in which he wanted Poe to join him in. Poe however became interested in writing and literature. “By the age of 13, Poe was a prolific writer” (Biography.com writers). John and Poe’s headmaster discouraged him from his choices and caused problems in Poe’s relationship with John. Frances …show more content…
His inspiration for a portion of his work was now gone. He began to let his health slip as well as his finances yet again. “He began drinking more often, resorting to alcohol as a means of escape.” (Veronica Loveday, Edgar Allan Poe). On October 3, Poe found himself in Washington College Hospital, where he later passed. On October 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe died from congestion of the brain. Others will argue that it was due to his alcoholic tendencies but no other theories have been proved.
In a life time Edgar Allan Poe wrote plenty of literature. Only a handful of his work such as “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee” are known around the world, yet Poe was noticed as a literary genius in his time. He is still known as an outstanding writer to this day. His works are complex and impressive. Many people remember the name Edgar Allan