The bizarre life and mysterious death of Edgar Allen Poe is a Halloween story of its own - Upworthy
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More than 150 years ago, Edgar Allen Poe, literary icon and father of gothic horror, died a dark and untimely death. His demise is shrouded in so much mystery, the story could easily be plucked from the pages of one of his books.(Cue thunder and lightning.)Edgar Allen Poe is a name synonymous with
An unforgettable life and a curious death.
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The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, History
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The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's Death (U.S. National Park Service)
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How Did Edgar Allan Poe Die? - A New Clue May Solve the Mystery
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The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe's Death (U.S. National Park Service)
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How Did Edgar Allan Poe Die? - A New Clue May Solve the Mystery
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Halloween Haunts: The Facts in the Case of Edgar Allan Poe by Joseph Maddrey - Horror Writers AssociationHorror Writers Association
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What Caused the Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe?: A Brief Investigation into the Poet's Demise 171 Years Ago Today
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How Did Edgar Allan Poe Die? - A New Clue May Solve the Mystery
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How Did Edgar Allan Poe Die? - A New Clue May Solve the Mystery