Edgar Allan Poe

A prominent American writer and poet, famous for his works in Gothic fiction and mystery. He is credited with pioneering the detective fiction genre and significantly contributing to science fiction. Born to actors, he faced early tragedy with the death of his mother and estrangement from his foster father. Poe's tumultuous life included financial hardship, a brief military career, and personal losses. Despite these struggles, he achieved lasting fame with works like "The Raven."