| [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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