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Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer who invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and perfected the psychological horror tale. Works like 'The Raven,' 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' and 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' established genres that would dominate popular culture for centuries. His influence on world literature is incalculable.
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