Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was a privileged child, in the sense of  primary education. Poe attended school in England when he was 6; during those years of school he was taught Latin, French, Math and history.  Poe’s adopted parents were able to afford expensive education such as boarding in the UK; also being able to give him the resources to return to America and continue his studies at the university of Virginia, 1826. However Poe became involved with heavy drinking and became in debt; thus making his depart from his course less than 1 year later.

After joining the military from 1827-1830, his departure caused by behaviour after John Allan (1779-1834) refused to send any money. In 1831 Edgar began to publish written text such as poetry and stories; some of which were rejected by a number of magazines. He was in financial trouble once again; with no help from Allan. Poe was able to finally get a job as a editor for the southern literary messenger ; after he won a contest with “the manuscript found in a bottle.” in 1835. Despite the success with the newspaper, Poe still was not happy with the salary; therefore left in early 1836. Poe continued to issue his written work however found no finical success.  Poe in 1840 joined George R. Graham as an editor for Graham’s Magazine. Poe was then confident with the financial success he left in 1842 however he found himself in a regular job as his newspaper failed. after selling booklets that were not successful, Poe finally found success in his story “The gold bug” however barley had enough money to support himself and family; he also depended on Mrs. Clemm contribute. Causing his family to leave to a small cottage. It was not till after his death were he could of claimed success.