Edgar Allen Poe <Tab/>You may have seen the compelling work of word-art titled "The Raven" or heard the name "Edgar Allan Poe". But have you ever wondered what drew fame from this extraordinary literary idol of the 19th Century? Edgar Allan Poe was not only the author of great volumes of haunting poetry and chilling short stories. He was a unique and successful writer, editor, scholar and public speaker. His …showed first 75 words of 2164 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2164 total…yet some vary, dealing with such things as etiquette and literature. <Tab/>In conclusion, I believe that Edgar Allan Poe has had a positive and worthy impact on American History, delivered to the public through his editing, lectures, stories and poetry. I think that his writing has influenced many of today's modern writers and literary idols. I learned tons of interesting facts about him while reading and researching for this essay.