Total Loneliness

Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 Ackroyd02:18 Discussion of how a writer’s life affects his works04:47 Poe’s birth in Boston05:38 The Histrionic Mr. Poe06:56 Eliza Poe11:52 Marriage to Charles Hopkins12:07 Marriage to David Poe13:36 Alcoholism and distress16:19 Henry Poe17:00 “General” Poe19:05 Rosalie Poe20:32 John Howard Payne21:24 Death of Eliza27:10  Future episode27:20 Sources27:45 OutroSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.