LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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he was adopted by the Allan family
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he died at age 20
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his mother died from tuberculosis
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he left college due to gambling debts
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1849, Poe went missing for five days and was found “worse for the wear” and delirious in Baltimore. He was taken to the hospital where he died soon after at the age of 40. No autopsy was performed, the cause of death was listed as a vague “congestion of the brain” and he was buried two days later.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unable to support himself, and receiving little assistance from his foster father, Poe enlisted as a private in the US Army on May 26, 1827 for a five year term. He entered under an assumed name and lied about his age, claiming to be 22 years old when he was only 18.
Detailed explanation-3: -Theories as to what caused Poe’s death include suicide, murder, cholera, hypoglycemia, rabies, syphilis, influenza, and that Poe was a victim of cooping. Evidence of the influence of alcohol is strongly disputed.
Detailed explanation-4: -He was raised by foster parents Poe’s parents were both professional actors. Unfortunately, they died before the poet was three years old. He was taken in by John and Frances Allan. He was raised in Richmond, Virginia.