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Biography of Edgar Allen Poe
Edgar Allen Poe was one of the most successful writers of all time. He
is known for his tales of the mysterious and macabre. He is reported to be the
first master of the short story form (Edgar Allen Poe). About 12 of his works
are known for their flawless literary construction. Poe had a rough childhood
which definitely contributed to his writing.
Poe was born in Janua ....
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.... of Virginia. Poe wanted to
become a translator. Poe was considered to be "precisely correct" (Moldavia).
Poe also loved debating. The student life at the University of Virginia in 1826
was very chaotic. In one student riot the students threw bottles and bricks at
the professors. In Poe's letters to John Allen he often talked of violence on
campus. He once wrote of how a student was struck on the head with a stone and
then pulled out a gun and killed hi ....
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