Edgar Allan Poe was a Romantic, Satanic poet and short story writer. His writings influenced the world of literature in powerful ways. He was also inspired by previous writers, as most writers are. Writers like Shakespeare and many other medieval and romantic writers. Poe was just one of many inspired writers during the Romantic period. Poe's stories and poems were inspired by his childhood and also his rather mysterious life. Furthermore, his stories talked about the different times he fell in love. Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809. He was born to Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe Jr. But later he was taken in by John Allan after the death of his mother. Furthermore, he was the older brother of two other brothers. He was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He was later taken to Scotland and England to receive an education. He then returned to Richmond to complete his education. Poe received a classical education in Richmond. He attended the University of Virginia for 11 months. He later lost money gambling and was dropped from the university. He began writing his poems and short stories in his youth. His first poem was “Tamerlane and other poems”. His early literary involvement in his entire life was well known. Poe's first love was Elmira Royster. By the time he was preparing to propose to her, she was already engaged. Out of sadness, he joined the army. Later in his life he fell in love with many other women. His first wife was his cousin, Virginia Clemm. After her there were also many other women. He met Sarah Helen Whitman, Annie Richmond and Sarah Anna Lewis. Later he finally married Elmira Royster. Poe's literary life began with “Tamerlane and Other Poems.” Later it will be... in the center of the sheet... iterative terms. He has written seventy short stories, two novels, a volume of book reviews, three theoretical essays on poetry, and eighty poems. He ended his life known as a very mysterious individual both as a person and as an author. Works Cited “Poe, Edgar Allan.” Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica Online Library Edition, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2013 Web. November 13, 2013.Hoffman, Daniel. “Poe, Edgar Allan (1809-1849).” Poets of the world. Ed. Ron Padgett, vol.2. New York The Children of Charles Scribner, 2000. 323-331. Scribner Writers on GVRL. Web November 13, 2013McLead, Alan M. “Edgar Allan Poe” (1809-1849) Young Adult Writers. Ed. Ted Hippie. Vol.3.New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2997. 61-73. Scribner Writers on GRVL. Web.13 November 2013“Edgar Allan Poe”. Encyclopedia Britannica Online Academic Edition, Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. 2013. Web. 2013