Text the showTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains the topic of DEATH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE and SUICIDE.An all too mysterious topic that every fan of Edgar Allan Poe has pondered, with much too many possible answers for most to contemplate, the strange death of the Master of Horror has been a subject of 19th century research since it first occurred. Today, not only will we discuss all the gritty details that lead to Poe’s sudden cryptic death, but we will also attempt to do the one thing never done before: solve it.Research resources for this episode:Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard KopleyEdgar Allan Poe DaguerrotypesMidnight Dreary: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - by John Evangelist WalshDocumentary - Edgar Allan Poe: Buried AlivePoe’s Middle NameHow Tuberculosis Shaped Victorian FashionTuberculosis and the Fatal Beauty of RomanticismEdgar Allan Poe: 1848Edgar’s Laudanum OverdoseThe (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan PoeRooted in History: 175 Years Later, Mystery Still Shrouds Poe’s DeathBreaking Down the Unsolved Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s DeathThe Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s DeathPoe as a Literary CriticOther Obituaries of Edgar Allan PoeThis horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales.Music and narration by Tynan Portillo.TikTok: @poeshowpodcastSupport The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshowWebsite: https://www.thepoeshow.com/Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcastBluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.socialInstagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcastEmail: [email protected] the show

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