Early life
Where was Edgar Allan Poe born
What is Boston, MA
His first wife's name
Virginia
His most popular poem
The Raven
When did he die
October 7th, 1849
But we loved with a love that was more than love— / I and my Annabel Lee—
Annabel Lee
Edgar's step father
John Allan
How old was Edgar when his parents died
What was he the innovator of in literature
Science fiction
How old was he when he died
40
A grieving man who, on a bleak December night, is tormented by a raven that repeatedly utters "Nevermore"
The Raven
How did Edgar stay warm in university
By burning his furniture
What age was his wife when he married her
13
What genre did he create
Detective
What was the last poem Poe created
Annabel Lee
An unnamed narrator, claiming to be sane, confesses to murdering an old man
Tell-tale heart
He published his first poem at what age
18
What did his family die of
Tuberculosis
What type of writing did he transport across the Atlantic
Gothic tales
What was the cause of Poe's death
It is uncertain
A long, complex poem exploring themes of the afterlife, ideal love, and beauty
Al aaraaf
What university did Edgar go to
University of Virginia
What role did his wife play in his family
His first cousin
How much money did he make from writing
Very little and would rely on his editing job for a satisfactory income.
What were his last words
Lord, help my poor soul
A poem told from the perspective of Timur, a great warrior, as he reflects on his life on his deathbed
Tamerlane