IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In what century was he born?
In 19th century
How many siblings did he have?
He had two siblings. Older brother William and youger sister Rosalie.
who did he marry?
He married with his 13 year old cousin Virginia Eliza Clemm.
What career has he had besides writing?
He also had a military career when he had 18 years old.
What is he famous for? (genre)
He was famous for mystery and the macabre.
Who was Edgar Allan Poe?
He was the greatest american writer.
What did his mother die for?
His mother died for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Did they get married secretly or did anyone know about it?
They they married secretly.
Would you know what name and age he pretended to be?
He pretended to be Edgar A. Perry and he claimed to be 22 years old.
What was a lifelong inspiration for him and at the same time gave his works a fantastic and horror touch?
England became a source of inspiration for him throughout his life and adding to his later works that fantastic, so typically poevish horror.
What is he known for?
He is known for his poetry and short stories.
What was his addiction?
His addiction were alcohol gambling.
When he and his wife settled to New York, what poem did he publish?
He was published "The Raven"
How many dollars did he receive per month?
He got $ 5 a month.
Which work is one of the most famous national works?
It is about "The Raven"
In what genre did he mainly write?
He did write especially his stories of mystery and horror.
Did he live with his parents or did he have foster parents? Why do you think so?
He live with foster parents, because his father left the family when Edgar had one year and his mum died a year later.
How old was his wife when she died and for what?
She was only 24 years old and died for pulmonary tuberculosis.
What was he promoted to?
He was promoted to "artist", a non-commissioned officer who was preparing for artillery, and his monthly salary suddenly doubled.
How many novels did he have completed? Do you know his name (s)?
He had complete only one novel. It is “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket”
What genre did he invent and what kind of contributor?
He was inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emerging science fiction genre.
Would you know his foster father's name and who he was?
His foster father was John Allan and he was successful merchant.
What did he die for and how old was he?
He was died of a brain hemorrage and he was 40 years old.
What is his highest rank in two years?
He reached the rank of sergeant for artillery.
Tell me one short story. What was the name of the poem about his wife?
“Three Sundays in a Week”;“The Pit and the Pendulum” andthe poem about his wife names "Annabel Lee"