Edgar Allan Poe19th and 20th century poets project

By: Lindsey Landego

Time Line

• Poe was born in Boston on January, 19, 1809• He joined the U.S. army when he was 18

Family tree

• Parents: Elizabeth and David Poe with brothers and sisters Henry, Rosalie and Edgar

Boston, MA

Surrounding Urban Area

Mommy, and Daddy Dearest• Elizabeth Arnold moved to the U.S. from England in 1796, married David

Poe• Elizabeth Poe Died in 1811, Poe was only 2• Elizabeth and David seperated and Elizabeth took the 3 kids with her• When Elizabeth die Henry went to live with his grandparents, Rosalie and

Edgar were adopted• Poe went on to live with his new father, John Allan

Important poeple• Poe was always close to his step mother, Frances Allan, but never close to

his step father, John Allan• Poe believed that every woman he loved was cursed• He had bad relationships with not many friends and found it hard to

connect to people• Below are some pictures of his fiancee’s

Schools, Schools, and More Schools

• Poe attended a school on the outskirts on London for 5 years • Attended University of Virginia in 1826• Enlisted in the U.S. army under the name “Edgar A. Perry”

Hello, Love• Met Elmira at the University of Virgina in 1827• Had another spouse, Virgina Clemm• Married his 13 year old cousin Martha