August 1835: Edgar Allan Poe moved back to Richmond to join the staff of the Southern Literary Messenger. ...
Poe Timeline
Southern Literary Messenger Published “Hans Phaal”
June 1835: The Southern Literary Messenger published Poe's short story "Hans Phaal, A Tale". It was considered to be one of the earliest modern science fiction stories. The story imagines a future where people can ride hot air balloons to the moon.
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“MS. Found In a Bottle” Won Prize
October 19th, 1833: Poe’s short story “MS. Found in a Bottle” won a literary prize and was published in Baltimore’s Saturday Visiter Awards. This was considered to be one of Poe’s first literary successes. ...
Poe Moved to Baltimore
February 1831: Edgar Allan Poe encountered financial issues and was court-martialed from West Point for “extreme dereliction of duty.” He then moved to Baltimore and lived with relatives including his aunt Maria and cousin Virginia. ...