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Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe

Author · born January 19, 1809 · died 1849

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Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre.

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  1. 13Notable work: The Black CatAugust 19, 1822
  2. 32Became editor-in-chiefFebruary 1, 1841
  3. 32Notable work: The Murders in the Rue MorgueApril 20, 1841
  4. ~33Notable work: The Gold-Bug1842
  5. ~34Notable work: The Tell-Tale Heart1843
  6. 36Notable work: The RavenJanuary 29, 1845

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