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Biography of Edgar Allan Poe

By sabailey334
  • Edgar Allan Poe Born

    Edgar Allan Poe Born

    Boston, Massachusetts
  • Published First Book

    Published First Book

    Joins the Army shortly after his first book entitled "Tamerlane and Other Poems" was published
  • Second Book Published

    Second Book Published

    Poe is appointed to the West Point Military Academy, seond book published entitled "Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems.
  • Period: to

    Challenging Times

    Martialed and dismissed from military service, brother dies, becomes editor of a magazine, and marries his 13 year old cousin.
  • First Novel Published

    First Novel Published

    "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym"
  • Story Collection Published

    Story Collection Published

    "Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" published in two volumes
  • Detective Stories are Born

    Detective Stories are Born

    Poe's short story entitled "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" was published by "Graham's Magazine" the first ever in a genre now known as a detective story.
  • "The Raven" Published

    "The Raven" Published

    Catalyst to fame and fortune, Poe becomes editor and owner of a magazine called "The Broadway Journal".
  • Period: to

    Additional Struggles

    Magazine fails. Poes wife dies sending hime into a downward spiral of alcoholism. Gets engaged twice and tries to get sober.
  • Death of Edgar Allan Poe

    Death of Edgar Allan Poe

    Cause of death unknown, Poe was found in unconscious in a Baltimore gutter.