Edgar Allan Poe Flaws

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Edgar Allen Poe was a man of mystery, known for his unsettling and suspenseful horror stories. He was defined as a genius for his literary works, as well as a madman for his bizarre persona. Poe is one of the most influential authors during the 19th century. His style of short stories was different from the norm and provided a new perspective on American literary culture. Poe’s life has always been flawed with many missing gaps. His lifestyle aroused many rumors about Poe, some people even proclaimed Poe to be a time-traveler. In the biography, Edgar Allan Poe: His Life, Letters, and Opinions, John H. Ingram stated in his preface that there were much fabricated false information about Poe. Ingram spent years researching his work to allow us