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To Haunt & Be Haunted: On the Exhumation of Edgar Allan Poe
Literary Hub
2025
In this LitHub article, Ed Simon explores the topic of Edgar Allan Poe, who was in foster care as a child, being exhumed & reburied after he became famous.
According to Ed Simon, Poe’s initial 1849 funeral wasn’t well attended, & his grave was unmarked.
However, 26 years later Poe was a more popular figure and a more elaborate funeral & reburial was organised.
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