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Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 1809.
He was orphaned at a young age and raised by John Allan, a wealthy merchant.
Poe attended the University of Virginia but left after two years due to financial difficulties.
He then joined the U.S. Army under an assumed name.
Poe was discharged from the army after two years and began a career as a writer.
He published his first book of poems, Tamerlane and Other Poems, in 1827.
Poe is best known for his short stories, which are often dark and macabre.
Some of his most famous stories include "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," and "The Fall of the House of Usher."
Poe died in Baltimore on October 7, 1849, at the age of 40.
Here are some additional facts about Poe:
* He is considered one of the founders of the detective fiction genre.
* His work has influenced many other writers, including H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King.
* He is a major figure in American literature and culture.
* His life and work have been the subject of much speculation and mystery.
It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream.
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