Which fact best supports the claim Edgar Allan Poe's major works reflect the hardships he experienced in his real life?

Select one:

b. Just as women often die in his works, Poe lost his mother and wife.

c. He is considered the father of the detective story.

d. Poe died of unknown causes at the age of 40.

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Natalie Blevins

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9 February, 03:45

Which fact best supports the claim Edgar Allan Poe's major works reflect the hardships he experienced in his real life?

Select one:

b. Just as women often die in his works, Poe lost his mother and wife.

c. He is considered the father of the detective story.

d. Poe died of unknown causes at the age of 40.

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Judith Kent · Answer 1

It's A. It's saying his life has been hard because of things he had to go through. Like his mother and wife dying. Sure he died but that doesn't have to do with hardships he has to go through and C doesn't make sense to the question.

Kennedi Lowery · Answer 2

d. Poe died of unknown causes at the age of 40.