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Edgar Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston. ... While it is true that during his lifetime (1809-1849) the political environment of America was charged with the states rights issue, slavery and the abolitionist movement, north/south trade, taxation and a myriad other vicious debates, it is inaccurate to presume that the Civil War had any impact on any of his works. Edgar Allan Poe died well before the start of the War Between the States.
Poe lived through the inauguration and service of eight United States presidents from James Madison (1809-1817) to James K. Polk (1845- 1849). During Poe’s early period, America was flush with their victory during the War for Independence and in spite of the fact that the Declaration of Independence was signed, sealed and delivered, the United States was hardly united politically. ... I’m sure this had no direct impact on Poe nor directly influenced his works but by the end of the war in December 1814, Poe would have been about 5 and may have heard stories of heroic land and sea battles. His Grandfather, General David Poe, retired during this period, was a well-known and admired soldier in the Revolutionary War. ... Now, I’m sure this did not affect Poe at the time but his exposure to public attitudes in this regard may have had some influence in his formative years; on his political views and shaping his opinions in his war with the New York Literati later in life. ... Poe was about 14 years old, well educated and well trained in the classics. ... Again, while I do not think these events had a direct literary impact on Poe, these events were occurring in his formative years and probably had more of an impact on him in adulthood.
Approximate Word count = 1431
Approximate Pages = 5.7
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