Oakes, Elizabeth H. “Poe, Edgar Allan”

Question 1

“His father, David Poe, Jr., whose first career was law, soon abandoned his family to pursue an acting career and therefore had little influence on young Poe.”

Answer 1

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Poe’s lack of a father figure may have impacted him mentally

Question 2

After the death of his beloved Virginia and all the failed attempts at working, Poe’s drug and alcohol addictions worsened. Although unproven, it is believed that Poe struggled desperately with opium addiction.

Answer 2

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poe was a drinkah