One of the most famous horror/mystery writers, Edgar Allan Poe, was born January 19, 1809. Known for such classics as "The Raven", "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Pit and the Pendulum", he struggled with money issues and alcohol for much of his life. Although he has received praise, he has also been criticized for some of his works: "too political" and "falls into vulgarity".
However his works have made him known as the Father of the modern detective story. The Edgar Award is an award presented by the Mystery Writers of America for work in the mystery genre.
Edgar Allan Poe died in Baltimore, October 7, 1849 in Baltimore.
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