Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American author, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He ... More

Date of birth:

  • Jan 19, 1809

Date of death:

  • Oct 7, 1849 (age 40 years)

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Also known as:

  • Edgar Allen Poe,
  • Poe,
  • Poe, Allan,
  • Poe, Edgar Allan

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • Aug 15, 1835
  • Jan 20, 1847

Employment history:

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  • Feb 1841
  • Apr 1842
  • Jan 4, 1845
  • 1846
  • 1839
  • Jun 1840
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Education:

Institution Start Date End Date
  • Feb 14, 1826
  • Dec 1826

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Date of burial:

  • Oct 1, 1875
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From the Mystery base

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  • Person

Assessment:

  • Poe's poem"The Raven" is one of the best known poems of the nineteenth century. He raised short story writing to new heights and he wrote the first detective stories.

Category:

  • fine arts and crafts

Disciplines:

  • writer
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