Early Life
Where was Poe born?
Boston, Massachusetts
How many people attended Poe's funeral?
7 people
Who published his very first book?
Himself
What was his writing style?
Gothic
What was one of his biggest struggles?
Alcohol addiction
What did his parents do for work?
They were actors
What part of Poe was a collectors item?
His hair
What did he do?
He was an American writer, poet, editor, and literacy critic.
What inspired his writing?
Rough childhood
What was Poe kicked out of?
The Army
How did his mom die?
Tuberculosis
How many kids did Poe have?
0
What genre did he create will writing?
Detective Fiction.
How old was he when he published his first book?
18 years old
What sports did he play?
Varsity football, track, and boxing
Who was his wife?
Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe
What was he afraid of?
What rewards did he win for?
Distinguished fiction, non-fiction works about crime, mystery and detection
What was his first book?
The Raven
What was one way he tried making money?
Gambling
When was he born and when did he die?
January 19, 1809- October 7, 1849
What was one of his famous quotes?
"I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity."
How long did he live?
30 years
How many poems did he write?
79
How did he change writing?
He set the standards for gothic writing