Edgar Allan Poe

An American literary icon known for his macabre tales and poems, he is most famous for "The Black Cat," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and other works of Gothic fiction. His timeless poems include "Lenore," "The Raven," and "Annabel Lee."

Edgar Allan Poe was born 19th January 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Their primary profession is listed as poet. They died in 1849. On 19 January, 605 people in our archive share this birthday.