What Are Two Things That Affect Poe's Life

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Are you an only child? Do you have siblings? Almost everything in our lives makes an impact on us. Edgar Allen Poe, an american writer, had many things that affected not only him but his writing. Looking back on his life, and maybe your own as reading this, you'll find out what affected Poe’s writing.

I believe that we are shaped by ur past. It makes us who we are and affects our future in various important ways. Edgar Allen Poe, Poe for short, was and still is a very well known writer. His writing was most known for two things; horror and mystery! In fact, Poe is known to be the man who introduced horror! He's not your average writer because all of his works are having to do with very dark, somber and harrowing topics.

Poe’s wife, stepmother

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