The black cat by Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, critic, and editor. He is known for his short stories, poems, and use of mystery and the macabre. 

Early life: 

• Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 1809

• Was likely named after a Shakespearean character

• Was an orphan

Career:

• Worked as an editor for the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond 

• Developed a philosophy of poetry that emphasized brevity and beauty 

• Was one of the first critics to focus on the effect of style and structure in literature 

Notable works:

• The Murders in the Rue Morgue: (1841) Considered the first detective fiction story 

• The Raven: (1845) A well-known poem that combines suspense with some of the most famous lines in American poetry 

Legacy: 

• Considered one of the originators of horror and detective fiction

• Many anthologies credit him as the “architect” of the modern short story

• Considered a forerunner to the “art for art's sake” movement

Personal life: 

• Married his first cousin, Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe, when she was 13 and he was 27

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