Poe did not have his name published in the book it was attributed to "a Bostonian." In 1827, Poe published his first work, a collection of poetry titled, Tamerlane and Other Poems. John Allan became angry, and cut off all contact with Poe. While there, he gambled, lost money, and went into debt. After five years, the family moved back to Richmond, Virginia.Īfter moving back to Virginia, Poe entered the University of Virginia in 1826. Young Poe went to an English private school. In 1815, the Allan family moved to England. The wealthy John Allan took Edgar into his home in Richmond, Virginia. When Poe was two his mother died of tuberculosis, leaving Edgar an orphan. David left the family under unknown circumstances while Poe was an infant. His parents were two touring vaudeville actors, David Poe Jr. He wrote horror stories and poems.Įdgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809. (father)Įdgar Allan Poe (Janu– October 7, 1849) was an American writer.
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