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Facts about Edgar Allan Poe's life and career

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Which kind of tales did Edgar Allan Poe write?

tales of mystery and horror

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What's the name of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poem?

The Raven

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When was Edgar Allan Poe born?

in 1809

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Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?

in Boston

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What did Edgar Allan Poe's mother do?

She was an actress.

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What did Edgar Allan Poe's father do?

He was an actor.

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Who left Poe's family early?

Poe's father

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What did Edgar Allan Poe's mother die from?

from tuberculosis

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Who else died from tuberculosis?

Edgar Allan Poe's wife

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Who were William and Rosalie?

Edgar Allan Poe's brother and sister

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Who was called Allan?

Edgar Allan Poe's foster parents

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What institution did Edgar Allan Poe go to at the age of 17?

to the University of Virginia

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Where did Edgar Allan Poe move to after he had been heartbroken?

to Boston

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Where is the United States Military Academy located?

at West Point, New York

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Was Edgar Allan Poe a successful student?

No, he wasn't.

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What is the short story called he won a prize for?

MS. Found in a Bottle.

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