@shotandforgot: The STRANGE story of Edgar Allan Poe 🐦‍⬛ #History #story #edgarallanpoe #photography

Bookish Brit :

My biggest flex is that I’m related to Edgar Allan Poe 💅

Attorney :

My fave is his "The Fall of The House of Usher"

Melody :

Imagine finding those records hidden away in an old trunk in the attic

Katherine Kassy A247 :

Fun fact: Years ago my mom got really into genealogy and found out we were related to EAP. She forbid us from telling anyone because she didn't want people to associate us with "that weirdo!" 😅

Xavi lazarus :

He actually got ragebaited to death by ravens

cinnamon toast :

am I tweaking or he's eyes moved

Aiden :

Is no one gonna talk about how his eyes moved???

𝐵𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑖 🦋 :

Rufus does sound like a villain name

Danika(Jesus Christ’s version) :

I heard that it’s because Edgar criticized his work. Apparently back then criticism was so uncommon, so when Poe gave his honest opinions, people were shocked

‽ :

its October 3rd today

Kamdyn D :

Ryan?

Allie :

Rufus knew EAP’s work was timeless and his was most definitely not. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who has never heard of Rufus

amelia_notfound :

this is why i fallowed you bc you take a photo or photos and go why deep into the background and history of them that i am obsessed with and love🌷

𝄞⨾𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓸✮˚.⋆ :

♡ :

i did a play in high school called nevermore that was a theatrical explanation for his death. he basically went to another world/dimension and met “reynolds” and came back searching for him

SammyDugo :

Am I the only one that noticed his eyes at first?

Robin007 :

You must visit the Poe Museum in Richmond, VA. It’s wonderful and addresses some of what you address. I was just there week before last and loved it! 🐦‍⬛

Veevloot :

One of my favorite authors! TY for this!

shaq2160 :

This would make a great play .

Hallie Lonnigan :

His works came to life as I read. Frfr

camila :

I love these 💗

MaddHatter88 :

Great story. I've read about his death, but didn't know about afterward. Thanks for sharing!

Geeky Em :

Poe & Griswold had beef for years. There's a great Drunk Histories ep that goes into it, they also both fancied Fanny Osgood who preferred Poe. Awesome account of his death, really enjoyed this 🖤

Moon :

Me

The Bygone Traveler :

I wonder why the doctors who wrote the death certificate couldn't remark on his death and what they determined he died from even though the certificate was missing