Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe. A fantastic author indeed. His dark and Gothic style of writing influenced many notable authors such as Stephen King, Agatha Christie, and many other great writers. I consider Poe to be one of the best authors/poets of all time because of his very “intricate” way of writing.

            What I really enjoyed about “The Raven” and “The Fall of the House of Usher” was the amazing amount of detail. The way he described the atmosphere around him was astonishing. His descriptions were very vivid. I really felt like I was in the story. The other thing I enjoyed about his stories is the “eeriness.” It almost feels like you are the character in the story and it makes you feel like you are experiencing every eerie thing that is going on in the story. It’s fantastic! He makes R.L Stine look like an amateur (no offense R.L Stine fans).

            What do I dislike about Poe’s way of writing? Nothing. I believe that everything he wrote was written for a purpose. Some sentences in “The Fall of the House of Usher” were very long, but they served a useful purpose. They provided more details about the story and helped add to the “eeriness” of the story.

             Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809 and died on October 7, 1849. What was very odd about Edgar Allan Poe was his death. No one knows exactly what led to his death. There are over 26 theories that suggest how Poe might have died. Some of these theories are: rabies, diabetes, epilepsy,  carbon monoxide poisoning, alcohol dehydrogenase, etc. Another interesting (and odd) fact about Poe is that 4 days before he died, he was acting delirious on the streets of Baltimore in clothes that weren't his. Odd, right? Edgar Allan Poe will forever be considered one of the greatest authors (and creepiest too).