Edward Allen Poe is a renowned Poet and Author who lived in the early 19th century. His work is a source of inspiration to many writers who view him with great reverence. For the short time that he lived, Edward managed to produce great Poems and short stories that centered on mysticism and early versions of science fiction. His work has been lauded as the predecessor to the modern detective story literature. Such literature involves a mystery or crime that occurs. An investigator or detective then tries to find out the truth by studying and following through the events that led to the occurrence. Even though a great writer, Poe’s life was neither good nor easy. Poe’s cause of death has never been satisfactorily established. This paper explores Edward Poe’s Life. The life of Edward Allan Poe is explored. His character and experiences are examined as his life develops.