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At the age of 27, he got married. |
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For a time it seemed that Poe would find happiness, |
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But his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847. |
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Through all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications, |
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Yet he didn't become famous until 1845, |
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When his poem, The Raven, was published. |
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There is a question, however, about Poe's importance in American Literature. |
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Some critics say that Poe was one of America's best writers, |
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And even had great influence on many French writers, but others disagree. |
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They say Poe's work is difficult to understand |
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And most of his writing describes very unpleasant situations and events. |
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Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old. |
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It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking. |
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