He was also an accomplished humorist and satirist. In fiction, he is credited with inventing the conventions of the classical detective story, beginning the modern genre of science fiction, and turning the conventions of gothic fiction to the uses of high art in stories such as The Fall of the House of Usher. Poe was accomplished in fiction, poetry, and criticism, setting standards in all three that distinguish him from most of his American contemporaries. Poe’s achievements may be measured in terms of what he has contributed to literature and of how his work influenced later culture. After his death, Poe’s reputation grew steadily-though in the United States opinion remained divided-until by the middle of the twentieth century he had clear status as an author of worldwide importance. The Raven, his most famous poem, created a sensation when it was published and became something of a best-seller. Two of his works were recognized with prizes: Manuscript Found in a Bottle and The Gold-Bug.
By NASRULLAH MAMBROL on Octoĭuring his life, Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) was a figure of controversy and so became reasonably well known in literary circles.
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