Fox Nation examines the unsolved mystery of the famous poet Edgar Allen Poe; host Kacie McDonnell gives a sneak peek. It's been almost 175 years since the death of Edgar Allan Poe — one of the most recognizable poets in American history.
While Poe was best known for his work in the horror genre, there is much more to know about him than just his creative output.
His mysterious life seemed to play a role in his work. CLASSIC AUTHORS QUIZ! HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT THESE GREAT AUTHORS AND THEIR WORKS? Here are eight odd and interesting facts about Edgar Allan Poe. Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on Jan.
19, 1809, but he was immediately abandoned by his father in 1810. A year later on Dec. 8, 1811, at age 24, Poe's mother, Eliza, died of tuberculosis, according to The Poe Museum.