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How Did Edgar Allan Poe Look Deeply Into Things

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Edgar Allan Poe said, “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” This quote acknowledges the way Poe thinks about everything. He looks deeply into things. Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts. His father left early on and his mother passed away when he was only three. His sibling were separated, and Edgar was sent to John and Frances Allan. They were tobacco farmers from Richmond, Virginia. Frances and Edgar were close but John did not care for him. Money was always an issue for the Allan’s but Edgar was able to go to the University of Virginia. The family began struggling more than ever with money, so Poe turned to gambling,

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