About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American poet and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story, and is generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. In January 1845 Poe published his poem, The Raven, to instant success. Poe and his works influenced literature in the United States and around the world, as well as in specialized fields, such as cosmology and cryptography. Poe and his work appear throughout popular culture in literature, music, films, and television. A number of his homes are dedicated museums today. The Mystery Writers of America present an annual award known as the Edgar Award for distinguished work in the mystery genre.Browse all poems and texts published on Edgar Allan Poe
Poe's writing reflects his literary theories, which he presented in his criticism and also in essays such as "The Poetic Principle". He believed that work of quality should be brief and focus on a specific single effect. To that end, he believed that the writer should carefully calculate every sentiment and idea.
