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Edgar Allen Poe Worksheet

Edgar Allen Poe is known for his works of poetry and short stories, particularly mysteries and horror. He demonstrated a brilliant command of language and style in his writing. Poe was raised by Frances Allan after both his parents died when he was young. He did not finish college due to lack of money. While publishing his first poetry collection, Poe was working as a soldier and clerk. Poe made himself known through his writing and by promoting his works. He associated beauty with ideas of death and melancholy. Poe is considered an ancestor of both the detective fiction and science fiction genres. He is typically remembered for his works of mystery and horror short stories.

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Edgar Allen Poe Worksheet

Edgar Allen Poe is known for his works of poetry and short stories, particularly mysteries and horror. He demonstrated a brilliant command of language and style in his writing. Poe was raised by Frances Allan after both his parents died when he was young. He did not finish college due to lack of money. While publishing his first poetry collection, Poe was working as a soldier and clerk. Poe made himself known through his writing and by promoting his works. He associated beauty with ideas of death and melancholy. Poe is considered an ancestor of both the detective fiction and science fiction genres. He is typically remembered for his works of mystery and horror short stories.

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Edgar Allen Poe Worksheet

1. What types of work is Poe known for?

2. Complete the sentence: “He demonstrated a brilliant command…

3. Who was Poe raised by?

4. Why did Poe not finish college?

5. What was Poe doing while he published his first poetry collection?

6. How did Poe make himself known?

7. What does Poe associate beauty with?

8. Poe is an “ancestor” of which literary movements?

9. By what type of work is Poe typically remembered?

10. List 5 other facts from the reading that you found interesting. Use

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