Poe became one of the most courageous and best known Gothic writers in American literature. His creative talents led to the beginning of different literary genres, earning him the nickname “Father of the Detective Story” among other distinctions.” (Biography.com) Poe became a literary sensation in 1845 with the poem “The Raven” which was influenced by the death of his wife. Poe lost his family at a very young age, and was estranged from his adoptive family in his mid-teens. Through all of his personal tragedies Poe continued to courageously write. Most of his writings were published after his death, but regardless of some negative comments made in his obituary he remains the best known gothic/detective writer in American
Poe became one of the most courageous and best known Gothic writers in American literature. His creative talents led to the beginning of different literary genres, earning him the nickname “Father of the Detective Story” among other distinctions.” (Biography.com) Poe became a literary sensation in 1845 with the poem “The Raven” which was influenced by the death of his wife. Poe lost his family at a very young age, and was estranged from his adoptive family in his mid-teens. Through all of his personal tragedies Poe continued to courageously write. Most of his writings were published after his death, but regardless of some negative comments made in his obituary he remains the best known gothic/detective writer in American