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  2. Edgar Allan Poe | Biography, Poems, Short Stories, & Facts |...

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    Edgar Allan Poe, the master of macabre literature and pioneer of detective fiction, intrigued readers with his haunting tales that explore the depths of human psychology. His famous works include the short story ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue’ and the poem ‘The Raven.’.

  3. Edgar Allan Poe: Biography, Writer, Poet

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    Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, critic, and editor in the 19 th century best known for his evocative short stories and poems that captured the interest of readers...

  4. Edgar Allan Poe - Wikipedia

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    Edgar Allan Poe (né Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.

  5. Edgar Allan Poe - Born in 1809, Edgar Allan Poe had a profound impact on American and international literature as an editor, poet, and critic.

  6. Edgar Allan Poe | The Poetry Foundation

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    Edgar Allan Poe’s stature as a major figure in world literature is primarily based on his ingenious and profound short stories, poems, and critical theories, which established a highly influential rationale for the short form in both poetry and fiction.

  7. Edgar Allan Poe biography | American Masters - PBS

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    A man profoundly ahead of his time, Edgar Allan Poe pointed to the mysteries of the psyche. Here is a summary of his life and career.

  8. Edgar Allan Poe - World History Encyclopedia

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    Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author and poet, often credited as the father of the short story, a pioneer of science fiction, the inventor of the detective story, and the master of the horror genre.

  9. Poe, Edgar Allan - Encyclopedia.com

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    Edgar Allan Poe was a master of the gothic tale, a style of fiction characterized by eerie settings and gloomy, violent, and horrifying atmospheres. He is also remembered as the inventor of the modern detective story. Poe was born on January 19, 1809, the son of professional actors.

  10. The website for people interested in serious scholarship and study about Edgar Allan Poe: biographies, chronologies, and a comprehensive collection of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, including poems, short stories, Pym, letters, criticism and miscellaneous writings, with variants and bibliographies, as well as articles and lectures about Poe, his ...

  11. Edgar Allan Poe Biography, Works, and Quotes | SparkNotes

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    Edgar Allan Poe Biography. Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, and died on October 7, 1849. In his stormy forty years, which included a marriage to his cousin, fights with other writers, and legendary drinking binges, Poe lived in some of the important literary centers of the northeastern United States: Baltimore, Philadelphia, New ...