Nacimiento: 1809-01-19
, Boston
Defunción: 1849-10-07
, Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic, known primarily for his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is considered one of the masters of the short story and one of the creators of the detective novel. His work is marked by a dark atmosphere, exploration of the human subconscious, and profound melancholy.