Edgar Allan Poe, Author Study

Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe's life growing up was unpleasant one which led to his death. Poe's writings were like no other during that time period. Many people praised him for his work. Poe's depression was caused by an alcoholic father, death to both his mothers, death to his loving wife, separation of his siblings, and an abusive foster father. His depression led him into much trouble with alcohol. He drank alcohol to ease his pain. He also resorted to various drugs. He got very addicted to them. Poe soon became ill. He had brain and heart troubles which led to his death. Poe's p…