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OCR: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849) Fact Shret Born Boston Massachusetts Bac] kground This master of mystery tales and chilling poems was the first American writer to win interna tional farme His tales of suspense kept readers 1 aver the worl on the edge f their seats. Striking rhythms and dramatic subjects made his poetry popular as well. . Orphaned at the age af three ae suffered from mental insta ability and alcoholism. He died Edgar Allan Poe in 1849 at the 92e Wor "The Murders the Rue Morgue (1841 "The Raven 1845 Did you know? "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is consi dered the first maderm detective stary paems fame susperse world rhythns krow madern story