Poe Bio & Such

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Who was Edgar Allan Poe's adoptive father?

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John Allan

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What is the title of Poe's famous poem about a talking raven?

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"The Raven"

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At what age did Poe get married?

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27

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How old was Poe's bride when they got married?

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Not yet 14

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Did Poe have a good relationship with his adoptive father?

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No, they never really got along with each other.

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What family adopted Poe after his mother's death?

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The Allan family

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What is a common theme in Poe's works?

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Death and the macabre.

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What genre is Poe most known for?

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Gothic literature.

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What is the significance of the raven in Poe's poem?

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It symbolizes mourning and loss.

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What was Poe's full name?

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Edgar Allan Poe