Today, Edgar Allan Poe is best known for his rather macabre Gothic writings, but during his lifetime, he was a respected literary critic who, on the side, wrote brilliant short stories and poetry, and developed the modern detective/mystery genre. Countless authors - and mystery fans - owe Poe a great debt for his contributions to American literature.
- ISBN10 1406501239
- ISBN13 9781406501230
- Publish Date 25 October 2005 (first published 1 April 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Dodo Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 264
- Language English