Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on …show more content…
The legacy that he left behind is like no one else in history. There is so much mystery surrounding the life of Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is known to be many things. He is known to be a poet, alcoholic, mourner, among many other things. Poe is known to have had abandonment issues since his younger years, when he always felt like nobody wanted him and everyone around him died. I’m sure the heartbreak that Poe had to go through put a significant toll on his well-being. The legacy that Poe left behind is amazing considering in his own lifetime, he did not get as much recognition as he does now. (“Underestimate Poe's Legacy? …show more content…
Some experts believe that alcoholism led to his death while other experts offer their own unique theories of what happened. Rabies, epilepsy and carbon monoxide poisoning are just some of the conditions thought to have led to the great writer's death. (“Edgar Allan Poe” Biography)
There is no greater aspect of Edgar Allan Poe’s life that fascinates people as much as his death. According to some, Poe’s entire life story was recorded entirely wrong. Every aspect of his life has some kind of opinion or controversy surrounding it. In the end, we must accept that the few facts that we have lead to no certain conclusion. Poe’s death will always remain a mystery. I believe that it is the mystery itself that leads us to continue studying Poe’s life today. (“The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe.”)
In conclusion, Poe led a very troubled life, one that almost conforms his own works. His collection of dark fantastical characters, stories, and poems will continue to live on through the ages. When people think about Edgar Allan Poe, they will always connect his name with a thought of mystery and