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Themes of Mystery and the Macabre
Overview and main events
Education and Military Service
Early Life and Family
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Legacy and Impact
Influence on Detective Fiction
Financial Struggles and Personal Instability
Editorial and Critical Career
Personal Relationships and Marriages
Themes of Death and Loss
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Edgar Allan Poe. Financial Struggles and Personal Instability
Financial Struggles and Personal Instability
This timeline examines the financial difficulties and personal instability that Poe faced throughout his life, which significantly impacted his career and well-being.
1826
Gambling Debts
Poe accumulates significant gambling debts while at the University of Virginia, leading to financial struggles.
1830s-1840s
Struggles as a Writer
Poe faces financial difficulties as a writer, often relying on editorial positions and occasional successes to make ends meet.
January 30, 1847
Death of Virginia Clemm
The death of his wife exacerbates Poe's financial and personal instability, leading to increased alcoholism and erratic behavior.
1849
Final Months
Poe's final months are marked by personal instability and financial struggles, culminating in his mysterious death in Baltimore.
