Edgar Allan Poe/Nelson Flashcards
What was the first book written by Edgar Allan Poe
Tamerlane and Other Poems
What date did Edgar Allan Poe die
October 7th, 1849
Whose presidential administration did Edgar try to be a part of, claiming he was also a whig
John Tyler’s
What was Edgar Allan Poe’s most popular poem, which made him a household name
The Raven
What military academy did Edgar study at and get kicked out of
West Point
Who was the woman that he tried to court just before his death
Sarah Whitman
What is the most likely cause of Edgar’s death
Alcoholism
What newspaper gave Edgar Allan Poe his first literary award
Baltimore Saturday Visiter
What was Edgar’s rank when he was discharged from the military
Private
When and where was he born
Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 1809
What profession did both of his parents have
Acting
