Edgar Allan Poe, founder of science fiction and detective fiction.
Over time, the father of the future writer left the family, and a year later his mother died. Two-year-old Edgar was adopted by the successful Scottish merchant John Allan of Richmond.
The new parents of the boy were very devout Protestants and donated significant funds for the construction of the episcopal church. Over time, Edgar, having been baptized, also becomes a member of this church.The life of the great writer was tragic with glimpses of fame. His mother, foster parents, beloved died very early, and his whole life he struggled with strong addictions. The last words that he said in the hospital, having come to his senses, “Lord, help my poor soul ...”
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