Part one of term paper
is often cited as one of the most influential writers in the world. He is said to have invented the detective story, and inspired the future of science fiction stories. His stories and style have motivated various authors such as, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and H.G. Wells. Poe's works have fascinated literate people all around the world for ove ...

Part two of term paper
... school his talent for language was discovered. Poe's childhood was a very happy one, he grew up the only child of a rich family, so, in this he literally went from rags to riches. Needless to say, this happiness did not last. At the age of 18, Mr. & Mrs. Allan decided to send young Edgar off to college. In his very first year at the University of Virginia young Edgar seemed to some how created a substantial amount of gambling debts. Mr. Allan then refused to pay any more of Poe's so called "colle ...