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Edgar allan poes stature as a major figure in world literature is primarily based on his ingenious and profound short stories, poems, and critical theories, which established a highly influential rationale for the short form in both poetry and fiction. Anthology of bestloved poems 0517162725 by lang, andrew. Soon after edgar s birth, david poe left the family, and in december of 1811, poe s mother died. Internet archive bookreader the poems of edgar allan poe. Edgar allan poe 18091849 best known for his scary tales, mystery and detective stories and imaginative fantasy stories, edgar allan poe was also a gifted poet. The first wellknown american writer to earn a living through his writing alone, his finances were often difficult.
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