Total Loneliness

Send us Fan Mail Episode 166 is called Total Loneliness - the loneliness that Poe and his sister must have felt at the desertion of their father, as well as the tragic death of their mother. George and the character of the ghost of Mr. Poe discuss the nature of biography upon a writer - how his or her life influences that person’s literary works. The birth of Poe is discussed, as well as the career (and difficult life) of his mother. Where was Edgar Poe born? Why is Poe often referred to as “histionic”? Where was Eliza Poe from? Who did Eliza marry first? Who is John Howard Payne? Who was Poe’s older brother? Who was Poe’s younger sister? Who was “General” Poe? Why is it suggested that Poe would later leave Richmond for Boston? 00:01 Introduction 00:45 Poe: A Life Cut Short by Peter Ackroyd 02:18 Discussion of how a writer’s life affects his works 04:47 Poe’s birth in Boston 05:38 The Histrionic Mr. Poe 06:56 Eliza Poe 11:52 Marriage to Charles Hopkins 12:07 Marriage to David Poe 13:36 Alcoholism and distress 16:19 Henry Poe 17:00 “General” Poe 19:05 Rosalie Poe 20:32 John Howard Payne 21:24 Death of Eliza 27:10 Future episode 27:20 Sources 27:45 Outro Support the show Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.