[00:00.25]At the age of 27, he got married.
[00:03.52]For a time it seemed that Poe would find happiness,
[00:07.36]But his wife was sick for most of their marriage, and died in 1847.
[00:13.08]Through all his crises, Poe produced many stories and poems which appeared in different publications,
[00:20.29]Yet he didn't become famous until 1845,
[00:23.94]When his poem, The Raven, was published.
[00:27.24]There is a question, however, about Poe's importance in American Literature.
[00:32.89]Some critics say that Poe was one of America's best writers,
[00:36.84]And even had great influence on many French writers, but others disagree.
[00:42.32]They say Poe's work is difficult to understand
[00:45.93]And most of his writing describes very unpleasant situations and events.
[00:51.94]Edgar Allen Poe died in 1849 when he was 40 years old.
[00:58.12]It is said that he was found dead after days of heavy drinking.
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