Selected Works of Edgar Allan Poe

The life of Edgar Allan Poe, born in Boston in 1809, was marked by a relentless struggle to sustain himself through his writing. Despite creating iconic works like "The Raven," which earned him a mere $9, personal tragedies compounded his challenges. The death of his wife, Virginia, two years post-publication, plunged him into a cycle of alcohol abuse and erratic behavior. Tragically, Poe's life ended just two years after Virginia's passing, at the young age of 40, highlighting the profound impact of loss on his creative genius.