Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe 1809 - 1849 Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston the son of actors David and Elizabeth Poe. His father disappeared when he was three and his mother died a year later. He was adopted by a Richmond, Virginia family called Allan. When he was 17 he was disowned by his foster parents. He was determined to be a writer and through many difficulties he succeeded in becoming one of the first great imaginative writers in the United States. The DVD covers his life and background and ends with an overview of his work. Running time: approx 35 minutes Price: £13.74 / $21.98 (Excluding VAT at 20%) select format DVD (all regions)VHS(PAL)