Writer · 1809 – 1849
Edgar Allan Poe
Created the detective fiction genre, perfected the Gothic tale of horror and psychological dread, advanced the short story as an art form, and wrote enduring poems including "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee".
Major Works
- The Raven
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Impact Analysis
Poe shaped whole genres — detective fiction, horror and science fiction — and his theory and practice of the short story influenced writers around the world.
Historical influence score: 81/100
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