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Poe’s Child Bride vs 19th‑Century Norms
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Poe’s Child Bride vs 19th‑Century Norms

Edgar Allan Poe married his 13-year-old cousin in 1836. How weird was that for the time? A clear look at age, cousin marriage, law, and social norms.

by cameron•February 14, 2026
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