Read some of Poe 's most famous poems, such as The Raven, Annabel Lee, and The Bells, with linked words and definitions. Browse more of his poetry on the links page. Edgar Allan Poe Mathew Benjamin Brady, (Public Domain) Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author and poet, often credited as the father of the short story, a pioneer of science fiction, the inventor of the detective story, and the master of the horror genre. He is best known for his poems The Raven, Annabel Lee, and Helen, the short stories The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Masque of Red Death; and the detective story The Purloined Letter. Poe was one ... Edgar Allan Poe (né Edgar Poe ; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) 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. Born in 1809, Edgar Allan Poe had a profound impact on American and international literature as an editor, poet, and critic.
