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Essay Galaxy - Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Many authors have made great contributions to the world of
literature. Mark Twain introduced Americans to life on the Mississippi.
Thomas Hardy wrote on his pessimistic views of the Victorian Age. Another
author that influenced literature is Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is known as the
father of the American short story and father of the detective story. To
understand the literary contributions of Edgar Allan Poe, one must look at
his early life, his literary life, and a summary of two of his famous
works.
"Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston'' (Inglis 505) "on January 19,
1809'' (Asselineau 409). He was born to a southern family that were in a
traveling company of actors (Inglis 505). His father, David Poe, was from
a Baltimore family. He was an actor by profession and a heavy drinker.
Soon after Edgar Allan Poe was born, he left his family. Poe's mothe....
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