5 Weird Facts About Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe may not have been a well-known author during his day, but he is now one of the most prominent authors in history, writing works such as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Cask of Amontillado. While Poe’s stories and poems drifted toward the weird, so too did his life. See if you know these five weird facts about Edgar Allan Poe.

5. Possibly named after a character in a play

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4. Married his 13-year old cousin

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3. Allan is not part of his legal name

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2. Was portrayed as a drunk and addict posthumously

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1. True cause of death is unknown

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