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Edgar Allan Poe Born
Boston, Massachusetts -
Published First Book
Joins the Army shortly after his first book entitled "Tamerlane and Other Poems" was published -
Second Book Published
Poe is appointed to the West Point Military Academy, seond book published entitled "Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems. -
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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
"The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym" -
Story Collection Published
"Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" published in two volumes -
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
Catalyst to fame and fortune, Poe becomes editor and owner of a magazine called "The Broadway Journal". -
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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
Cause of death unknown, Poe was found in unconscious in a Baltimore gutter.
