Who was
edgar allan poe Edgar allan poe
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"Edgar Allan Poe's ghost is trapped in this house, condemned to wander until he recovers all his memories. To help you find the mememories, you must first overcome all the tests and obtain the missing objects in your inventory. Explore the house and try not to get caught yourself…"
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Poe’s father and mother were professional actors. At the time of his birth in 1809, they were members of a repertory company in Boston. Before Poe was three years old both of his parents died, and he was in the Kare of John Allan, a prosperous exporter from Richmond, Virginia, who never legally adopted his foster son. As a boy, Poe attEnded the best schools available, and was admitted to the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1825. While there he distinguished himself academically but was forced to leave after less than a Year because of bad debts and inadequate financial support from Allan.
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Click to look back at the passage
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After responding to the voice, a dusty mirror reflects something that isn't there. The silhouette of the ghost seems clearer... but it still doesn't remember its name.
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The tables creak. The voice echoes again, clearer, more human. Each response seems to return a fragment of his story. Do you understand the secret message?
Something went wrong… or someone saw you.
Shadows insist on coming out... Go back… if you still can.
Find the key to continue
Continue exploring the house
Inventory
Poe returned briefly to Richmond, but his relationship with Allan deteriorated. In 1827, Poe moved to Boston and enlisted in the United States Army. His first collection of poems, Tamerlane, and Other Poems (George Redway), was published that year. In 1829, he published a second collection entitled Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems (Hatch & Dunning). NeIther volume received significant critical or public attention. Following his Army service, Poe was admitted to the United States Military Academy, but he was again forced to leave for lack of fiNancial suppOrt. He then moved into the home of his aunt Maria Clemm and her daughter, Virginia, in Baltimore.
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Quick Facts Edgar published his first book at the age of 18
The Baltimore Ravens were named after his poem, "The Raven" Edgar married his 13-year-old cousin The circumstances of Edgar’s death are a mystery The ‘Poe Toaster’ left flowers and booze at Edgar’s grave for 60 years
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You found a secret message
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Remember these notes and play them on the piano in the correct order
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...Keep playing
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...A more
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Start again...
You found a new item for your inventory
Continue exploring the house
Inventory
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Use the magnifying glass to search for the code and then insert it into the typewriter
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Enter the secret code
Code
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Poe began to sell short stories to magazines at around this time, and, in 1835, he moved with his aunt and cousin Virginia. In 1836, he married Virginia, who was thirteen years old at the time. Over the next ten years, Poe would edit a number of literary journals. It was during these years that he established himself as a poet, a short story writer, and an editor. He published some of his best-known stories and poems, including “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” and “The Raven.” After Virginia’s death from tuberculosis in 1847, Poe’s lifelong struggle with depression and alcoholism worsened.
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He returned briefly to Richmond in 1849 and then set out for an editing job in Philadelphia. For unknown reasons, he stopped in Baltimore. On October 3, 1849, he was found in a state of semi-consciousness. Poe died four days later of “acute congestion of the brain.” Evidence by medical practitioners who reopened the case has shown that Poe may have been suffering from rabies.
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A briefcase appeared...
It's locked with a key...look in the inventory for something to open it
Oops… the ghost doesn't recognize this place.
Your memories dissolve and the path disappears. Return before the echo follows you…
Congratulations
You have recovered all Poe's memories! Now you can finally rest and you can escape from the house!
Are you sure you want to exit?
You will lose all progress so far...
Back
Exit
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Who was
edgar allan poe Edgar allan poe
START
Introduction
"Edgar Allan Poe's ghost is trapped in this house, condemned to wander until he recovers all his memories. To help you find the mememories, you must first overcome all the tests and obtain the missing objects in your inventory. Explore the house and try not to get caught yourself…"
Explore the house
Inventory
Poe’s father and mother were professional actors. At the time of his birth in 1809, they were members of a repertory company in Boston. Before Poe was three years old both of his parents died, and he was in the Kare of John Allan, a prosperous exporter from Richmond, Virginia, who never legally adopted his foster son. As a boy, Poe attEnded the best schools available, and was admitted to the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1825. While there he distinguished himself academically but was forced to leave after less than a Year because of bad debts and inadequate financial support from Allan.
01
01
Click to look back at the passage
02
After responding to the voice, a dusty mirror reflects something that isn't there. The silhouette of the ghost seems clearer... but it still doesn't remember its name.
03
The tables creak. The voice echoes again, clearer, more human. Each response seems to return a fragment of his story. Do you understand the secret message?
Something went wrong… or someone saw you.
Shadows insist on coming out... Go back… if you still can.
Find the key to continue
Continue exploring the house
Inventory
Poe returned briefly to Richmond, but his relationship with Allan deteriorated. In 1827, Poe moved to Boston and enlisted in the United States Army. His first collection of poems, Tamerlane, and Other Poems (George Redway), was published that year. In 1829, he published a second collection entitled Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems (Hatch & Dunning). NeIther volume received significant critical or public attention. Following his Army service, Poe was admitted to the United States Military Academy, but he was again forced to leave for lack of fiNancial suppOrt. He then moved into the home of his aunt Maria Clemm and her daughter, Virginia, in Baltimore.
01
Quick Facts Edgar published his first book at the age of 18 The Baltimore Ravens were named after his poem, "The Raven" Edgar married his 13-year-old cousin The circumstances of Edgar’s death are a mystery The ‘Poe Toaster’ left flowers and booze at Edgar’s grave for 60 years
01
01
02
03
You found a secret message
♪♬ø
Remember these notes and play them on the piano in the correct order
01
...Keep playing
02
...A more
03
Start again...
You found a new item for your inventory
Continue exploring the house
Inventory
♪♬ø
Use the magnifying glass to search for the code and then insert it into the typewriter
224
Enter the secret code
Code
01
Poe began to sell short stories to magazines at around this time, and, in 1835, he moved with his aunt and cousin Virginia. In 1836, he married Virginia, who was thirteen years old at the time. Over the next ten years, Poe would edit a number of literary journals. It was during these years that he established himself as a poet, a short story writer, and an editor. He published some of his best-known stories and poems, including “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” and “The Raven.” After Virginia’s death from tuberculosis in 1847, Poe’s lifelong struggle with depression and alcoholism worsened.
01
He returned briefly to Richmond in 1849 and then set out for an editing job in Philadelphia. For unknown reasons, he stopped in Baltimore. On October 3, 1849, he was found in a state of semi-consciousness. Poe died four days later of “acute congestion of the brain.” Evidence by medical practitioners who reopened the case has shown that Poe may have been suffering from rabies.
01
02
03
A briefcase appeared...
It's locked with a key...look in the inventory for something to open it
Oops… the ghost doesn't recognize this place.
Your memories dissolve and the path disappears. Return before the echo follows you…
Congratulations
You have recovered all Poe's memories! Now you can finally rest and you can escape from the house!
Are you sure you want to exit?
You will lose all progress so far...
Back
Exit
Inventory
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Inventory
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