Biography of Edgar Allan Poe

Best known for his poems and short fiction, Edgar Allan Poe, born in Boston, Jan. 19, 1809, died Oct. 7, 1849 in Baltimore, deserves more credit than any other writer for the transformation of the short story from anecdote to art. He virtually created the detective story and perfected the psychological thriller. He also produced some of the most influential literary criticism of his time—important theoretical statements on poetry and the short story—and has had a worldwide influence on literature.

Poetry X Articles related to Edgar Allan Poe

Essays by Edgar Allan Poe:

• "The Philosophy of Composition"
• " http://articles.poetryx.com/62/">The Poetic Principle"
• "Old English Poetry"

Articles about Edgar Allan Poe:

• "Memoir of Edgar Allan Poe" by John H. Ingram

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