POE

What profession did Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe pursue at a young age?

She began her career as an actress at 9 years old.

How old was Elizabeth Poe at the time of her death?

She was 24 years old.

What illness caused Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe's death?

Tuberculosis.

At what age did Virginia marry Edgar Allan Poe?

She was 13 years old.

What does the acrostic poem written by Virginia spell out?

E D G A R A L L A N P O E.

What is the central theme explored in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

Revenge.

What was the impact of 'The Raven' on Edgar Allan Poe's career?

It brought him fame and success.

What genre did Edgar Allan Poe help establish in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Gothic.

What was Edgar Allan Poe’s nickname for his mother-in-law Maria?

Muddy.

How did Edgar Poe describe his feelings towards Virginia's illness?

He stated he became insane, feeling all the agonies of her death.