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A Teenager in Richmond focuses on the time that Edgar Poe spent in Richmond after first returning from England - a fascinating period.

• What school did Poe attend when he returned from England?
• How was Poe as a student?
• Who were Poe’s best friends in his school?
• How long did it take for the Allan family to cross the Atlantic?
• Was Poe whipped a great deal at school in Richmond?

• 00:01 Introduction
• 01:17 Review of voyage to England and return
• 06:55 Education in Richmond
• 08:17 Opinion of Poe by Richmond friends
• 12:42 Poe’s teenage character
• 18:19 Poe’s activities
• 23:38 Future episodes
• 25:44 Sources

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