Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Gothic and Horror
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The Early Life of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe, born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, had a tumultuous childhood marked by the loss of his parents. Raised by John Allan and Frances Allan, he received education and support from his foster family. Despite his promising beginnings, Poe's life was marred by personal tragedies and financial struggles. Educational Pursuits and Challenges Poe's education was initially well-supported by John Allan. He attended the University of Virginia, where he excelled academically but fell into gambling and debt. After leaving the university, he joined the military academy but ultimately left it to pursue his literary ambitions. Marriage, Tragedy, and Death Poe's life was marked by emotional turbulence. He married his young cousin, Virginia, but tragically, she succumbed to tuberculosis. Her death left Poe battling acute depression and mental distress. His own life ended on October 7, 1849, in Baltimore, leaving a legacy of influen…