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III.5.Edgar Allan Poe Focus of Study Life Experience Literary Career Poetic Theory Poetic Style View Point Towards short story Significance Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) Established a new symbolic poetry. Formulated the new short story in the detective and science fiction line. Developed an important artistic theory. Laid foundation for psychoanalytic criticism. Life Experience 1809, born in Boston, a touring actors’ family. 1812, adopted by John Allan, a merchant in Richmond, Va. 1826, entered the University of Virginia. 1830, appointed to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point. 183