Edgar Allan Poe, known as "the father of short stories, " has written many short stories. A few examples are " The Cask of Amontillado, " " The Tell-Tale Heart, " and " The Fall of the House of Usher. " Poe is known all over the world for his eerie, spine-tingling tales of horror. " Reading a story terrifies and delights you" (Sohn,1964,p.1). This nineteenth century writer made a serious impact in the short story and poem writing category forever. Edgar …showed first 75 words of 389 total…

…showed last 75 words of 389 total…his sweetheart from Richmond. In 1827, Poe published his first book, Tamerlane and Other Poems. With no support and no money, Poe then enisted in the United States army. Two years later, while his rank was sergeant-major, Poe received a discharge to enter West Point, with the help of Mr. Allan. But again, Poe felt that his foster father did not give him enough money, so he arranged to be court-martialed and dismissed from West Point.