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Poe's Birth
Edgar Allan Poe entered the earth. -
Chelsea
Poe traveled to England with his family where he attended school in Chelsea -
University of Virginia
After finishing from Chelsea, he returned to Richmond, Virginia to attend the University of Virginia where he studied Latin and poetry. -
"Dreams"
"Dreams," Poe's first poem was published in the Baltimore North American. In the same year, Poe's first book was also published. -
Military and 2nd Book
Poe enrolled in the West Point Military Acadamy after the death of his foster mother. In the same year he published his second book Al Araaf, Tamerlane and Minor Poems. -
Editor and Wife
Poe became the editor and contributor of the Southern Literary Messanger. He became a respected critic and essayist at the start of his career. After moving in with his aunt he eventually married his thirteen year old cousin, Virginia. -
Credits at Messanger
During the time at the Southern Literary Messanger Poe was credited between 80 and 90 reviews, six poems, four essays, and three stories. -
Work and Money
After he was married he was offered a job as a publisher by George Graham who offered him $800 a year. -
"The Raven"
The publication of this book gave Poe fame and recognition throughout the country. -
Goodbye Poe
The cause of his death is unknown, but some people believe that was contributed to alcoholism.
