... , now an orphaned child, was sent to live with John and Fanny Allan, in Richmond, Virginia. Poe had a very hard childhood. At age six he was forced to move to England and was placed in a private school. Just five years later, in 1820, they returned to the United States and Poe continued attending private schools. After graduating high school, Poe registered ... with John Allan and Allan reserved him a place in the Military Academy. In the spring of 1830, Poe decided to attend West Point. West Point was open to all young men but was extremely competitive. Candidates must have received a n...

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