The Famous Author Edgar Allan Poe

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Have you ever heard of the famous author Edgar Allan Poe? In this essay, I will be stating some facts about Poe's background information, accomplishments, and facts about the famous author himself.

Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 1809. His parents were traveling actors while he was growing up. His father left the family after his wife died in 1811. After he left, Poe and his siblings William Henry Leonard Poe, and Rosalie Mackenzie Poe, were adopted to John Allan and had moved to Richmond, Virginia. After that time, Poe enrolled in the university of Virginia in 1826.

His first book was published in 1827 titled "Tamerlane and Other Poems.'' After his very first accomplishment, Poe released his second volume on 182 titled

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