Short Fiction · Character
Mr. Allan
Foster father of Edgar Allan Poe, mentioned in biographical sections.
minor
First appearance: The Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Mr. Allan shows up with force in Edgar Allan Poe. The page is where that presence becomes real.
John Allan, the wealthy merchant who adopted Poe and provided him with early advantages.
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