Edgar Allan Poe 6
Although not originally well received, Edgar Allan Poe, became one of the most influential literary writers in American history. As a child, he wrote numerous poems, many which were later published. As a young adult he focused much of his attention on short fiction. He was credited with creating the detective story and known for his psychological and often violent thrillers. He is also known for his macabre themes and for having a fascination with death. Literary students should recognize these characteristics associated with Poe’s writings were shaped by many tragedies in his life, such as abandonment of his father, untimely death’s of his mother, brother, wife, and other ...
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Soon thereafter, John, a tobacco trader, moved the family to England. There, Edgar began his first formal education. In 1820, when the tobacco market in London collapsed, the Allan’s returned to New York (Benfey; Nilsson).
Edgar continued his education, excelling in Latin and French. During this time he was also in search of a maternal figure. Although fond of Fanny Allan, her poor health limited her ability to fulfill a motherly role. Edgar found a substitute in Mrs. Jane Stanard, a mother of one of his classmate’s. Unfortunately, she died a year later at age thirty-one (Nilsson). After her death, John Allan described Edgar as “sulky and ill tempered to all the family” (qtd. in Thompson). Mr. Allan felt insulted by Edgar’s behavior, especially when considering all he had done for Edgar. This was the beginning of the deterioration of the relationship between Edgar and John Allan that would provide conflict in Edgar’s life for many ...
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of sending him back to school (Thompson). In 1827, Edgar and John Allan’s relationship completely fell apart. Poe wrote, “I’ve heard you say. . . that you have no affection for me" (qtd. in Nilsson). Edgar moved out and while “on the streets” developed a problem with alcohol. Before long he obtained employment with a small newspaper and provided the printer with some of his early manuscripts. This resulted in a booklet entitled, “Tamerlane and Other Poems.” The main poem is a story about a warrior who returns home to find his childhood love has died and all his dreams gone. The writing was clearly influenced by Poe’s own plight in ...
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