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January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849. Was an American poet, short story writer, editor, critic and one of the leaders of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of the macabre, Poe was one of the early American practitioners of the short story and a progenitor of detective fiction and crime fiction. He is also credited with contributing to narrative forms of the emergent science fiction genre. Poe died at the age of 40. The cause of his death is undetermined and has been attributed to alcohol, drugs, cholera, rabies, and other agents. Text from Wikipedia.org.
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"I became insane with long intervals of sanity" – Edgar Allen Poe
Reading one of his short stories is an experience like no other.
"Masque of the Red Death" is one of his greatest works!
tell tale heart. scares the shit outta me, but i like it.
I love Annabel Lee
And neither the angels in heaven above,
Nor the demons down under the sea,
Can ever dissever my soul from the soul
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee.
I love these lines! http://bestuff.com/stuff/annabel-lee
It's really good indeed! And don't forget the Raven. <3
" And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted — nevermore!"
It always reminds me of Tim Burton's Vincent.
Simply THE BEST…
He was a West Virginian, yum. :] WV rules. ♥ We claim Poe. Boo-yah. I LOVE his poems. He's awesome. :]
He has a talent like no other.
Great writer! I mostly all his poems and stories love his work!
i love poe!
He's so beautiful with his poems and stories. I loved "The Raven".