Edgar Allan Poe: The man behind the Macabre

  • Edgar Allen Poe born

    Edgar Allen was born.
  • His Father

    His father left when he was only a year old
  • His Mother's Death

    His mother died from TP when he was only 3 years old. He and his siblings were separated in foster care.
  • His Foster Mother

    His Foster Mother died from TP, just like his Mother.
  • Edgar Allan Poe and Virginia

    Edgar Allan Poe and Virginia fell in love when he was 26 and Virginia was 13, though she is listed on the marriage certificate as 21.
  • Virginia's Death

    Virginia was the third woman that he loved to die from TP.
  • Poe was half concience

    Edgar Allan Poe was found half concience in the street wearing someone elses clothes
  • Edgar Allen Poe's Death

    Edgar Allan Poe died. His last words were "God help my poor sole".