what psychological disorders did poe's characters have?

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I need to know the answer to:

How do the mental disorders and struggles of the characters in Poe's works correlate with modern-day definitions of psychological disorders?

I'd just like to know some specific stories that i should read that include psychologically deranged characters and perhaps what disorder they have or seem to have. thanks!

-- Anonymous, January 21, 2004

Answers

alcoholism, bipolar, borderline personality disorder

-- Anonymous, January 24, 2004

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