Edgar Allan Poe What was the impact of Poe's poetry? Asked by bookragstutor 12 years ago 11/28/2012 8:47 AM Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 1/23/2013 6:19 PM
Poe's poetry and short stories ushered in a new era and style of writing. He is generally considered the father of the modern mystery and thriller novels. Before Poe most writers did not dare to examine the dark side of human nature.
