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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Conqueror Worm"

The Daily Poem
The Daily Poem
Episode • Jan 11, 2024 • 13m

Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American poet, short fiction writer, critic, and accomplished editor known for his gloomy and sometimes grisly subjects. He pioneered the detective story and is remembered as a master of Gothic and Romantic literature. His works have inspired films, themed restaurants, football teams, and at least one bizarre ritual around his grave.



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