Edgar Allan Poethe famous American writer, romantic poet, critic and journalist, left an indelible legacy when he died on October 7, 1849. His recognition transcends decades thanks to the unique characteristics of his writings, distinguishing himself above all for his short stories and poems that captured the imagination of people around the world.
Immortalized as one of the authors best remembered for his horror stories, he revolutionized the gothic novel and laid the foundation for the modern genre of detective fiction. His focus on detective fiction has also left an indelible mark on the realm of science fiction.
Although his horror works and forays into science fiction catapulted him to fame, Poe’s life was marked by adversity. A few years before his untimely death, he attempted to found his own newspaper, “Lo Stilo”, a project which unfortunately did not succeed.
Among his most important works are literary classics such as “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “The Raven”. Most of his lyrics explore mystery, masterfully blending fact and fiction in plots that defy conventional understanding.
The best quotes of Edgar Allan Poe
- “Years of love were forgotten, in the hate of a minute.”
- “The corruption of taste is part of and plays into the dollar industry.”
- “I’m going to bear with it as much as I can and let it go.”
- “A lie travels around the world while the truth gets its boots on.”
- “When a madman seems completely sane, it’s time to put him in a straight jacket.”
- “He is not truly courageous who fears appearing, and being, when it suits him, a coward.”
- “Science has not yet taught us whether or not madness is the most sublime of intelligences.”
- “Deep in the earth lies my love. And I must cry alone.”
- “All suffering comes from desire, attachment and longing.”
- “We loved with a love that was more than love.”
- “All works of art must begin at the end.”
- “Everything we see or seem is just a dream within a dream.”
- “The most fearsome monsters are those that hide in our souls.”
- “If you’re out of ideas, just keep going; you’ll get there.”
- “Dying laughing must be the most glorious of all glorious deaths!”
Source: Clarin
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