Poe

/poʊ/ noun

Definition

Edgar Allan Poe, the American writer and poet famous for dark, psychological works; also used as a reference to dark, mysterious, or melancholic themes.

Etymology

A proper name of uncertain origin, but 'Poe' may derive from Scottish origins. Today it's primarily recognized as the surname of the Gothic literary pioneer.

Kelly Says

Poe invented the modern detective story with 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and pioneered psychological horror—yet he struggled his entire life, living in poverty, and much of his darkness came from real trauma, making his fictional horrors deeply authentic.

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