Edgar Allan Poe Remembered 171 Years After His Death in Baltimore

On October 7, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe passed away in Baltimore, having been discovered delirious on October 3, 1849, dressed in strange clothing; the reason for his death remains a mystery. He was born in Boston on January 19, 1809, to parents who were actors. Over seven years, he authored one novel and 69 short stories, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in modern American literature and the detective genre. Following the death of his wife in 1842, he struggled with alcoholism and financial hardship. In May 1845, he accused Henry Wadsworth Longfellow of plagiarism, using the pseudonym Outis, which was later revealed to be Poe himself. His renowned works, such as The Raven and Annabel Lee, garnered recognition posthumously, impacting literature, music, and film, particularly in the series The Following. This tribute is by Lorenzo Allamprese for MIfacciodiCultura, published on Artspecialday.