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Virginia Eliza Poe (née Clemm; August 15, 1822 – January 30, 1847) was the wife of the American writer Edgar Allan Poe. The couple were first cousins and publicly married when Virginia Clemm was 13 and Poe was 27.
Eliza Poe (née Elizabeth Arnold; formerly Hopkins; 1787 – December 8, 1811) was an English-American actress and the mother of the American author Edgar Allan Poe. Early life [ edit ]
Edgar Allan Poe (né Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.
The works of Edgar Allan Poe are in the public domain, so there are many, many different versions of his work out there. If you don't know where to start, here is a guide to the best books to ...
[13] In 1841, Rosalie visited Edgar while he was living in Philadelphia. [14] In 1849, shortly before his death, Poe traveled to Richmond and visited Rosalie. [15] [16] After Poe's death in 1849, Rosalie was presumed to be his sole heir, but did not take out the letters of administration required by law in Virginia. [12]
Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, poet and literary critic. The Boston native only lived until he was 40 years old, but he was one of the most famous literary pioneers.
William Henry Leonard Poe, often referred to as Henry Poe (January 30, 1807 – August 1, 1831), was an American sailor, amateur poet and the brother of Edgar Allan Poe and Rosalie Poe. After the death of their parents, the three Poe children were split up: Henry lived with his grandparents in Baltimore , Maryland, while Edgar and Rosalie were ...
Sarah Elmira Shelton (née Royster; 1810 – February 11, 1888) was an adolescent sweetheart of Edgar Allan Poe who became engaged to him shortly before his death in 1849. Their early relationship, begun when she was 15, ended due to the interference of her father while Poe was studying at the University of Virginia. Two years later, she ...