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Poe's Baltimore Letters

In Poe's era, people did not have many ways to communicate with each other. Just think about it. There were no cell phones, email or text messaging abilities. People relied on letters to stay in touch.

These letters serve as a window into Poe's mindset, providing readers with a firsthand understanding of his thinking, challenges, and the events that shaped his life in 19th century Baltimore.