Once upon a gray day dreary, the writer staggered, weak and weary. He collapsed on a Baltimore sidewalk, never to fully regain consciousness. Four days later, on Oct. 7, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe died in ...

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In June 1849, when Edgar Allan Poe was 40 years old, he left his mother-in-law and aunt, Maria Clemm, in their New York home to go on a lecture tour. He planned to raise money to start his own ...

It's been almost 175 years since the death of Edgar Allan Poe — one of the most recognizable poets in American history. While Poe was best known for his work in the horror genre, there is much more to ...

Explore the triumphant yet tragic story of Edgar Allan Poe. This award-winning documentary explores the triumphant yet tragic story of the brilliant poet, master short story writer, and influential ...

A Mystery of Mysteries is a brilliant biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines the renowned author's life through the prism of his mysterious death and its many possible causes. It is a moment ...

"It's kind of about the dream world, which is very important to him," said Dr. Susie Paul, a master educator with a deep love of poetry, who is leading the discussion. She taught American literature ...

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