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Edgar Allan Poe was born in New York in 1809. TRUE OR FALSE?
False (He was born in Boston, Massachusetts)
Poe secretly married a 13-year-old girl who was his cousin. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
Poe died at the age of 49. TRUE OR FALSE?
False (He died at 40)
The Raven made Poe instantly rich. TRUE OR FALSE?
False (It was successful, but he wasn’t rich)
Poe’s wife died of tuberculosis. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
What genre is Poe most famous for?
Detective fiction
What was Poe’s main job during his life?
Literary critic
Why did Poe leave university?
He had debts and financial problems
When was The Raven published?
1845
Where was Poe found before he died?
On the streets of Baltimore
What happened to Poe’s parents?
His father abandoned him and his mother died when he was very young.
What was the name of Poe’s cousin and wife?
Virginia Clemm
What’s the name of Poe’s famous poem that brought him success?
The Raven
What is one reason Poe is considered important today?
He was the father of detective fiction.
In what year did Poe die?
1849
