Edgar Allan Poe
Born |
January 19, 1809
Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Died |
October 7, 1849 (Aged years)
Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
Region | Central America |
Language | English |
Profession | Critic, Poet, Short Story Writer, Editor |
Education | University of Virginia |
Period | Romantic |
Movements | Dark Romanticism |
Notable Works | The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, |
Bio | Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer and editor best known for his macabre and gothic tales. His works, including poetry and short stories, often explore themes of death, madness, and the supernatural. Poe's innovative use of narrative structure and his creation of the detective fiction genre have cemented his legacy as a key figure in American literature. |