“I stand amid the roar Of a surf-tormented shore, And I hold within my hand Grains of golden sand- How few! yet how they creep Through my fingers to the deep, While I weep- while I weep!”
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Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an influential American writer, editor, and literary critic. His most famous works include the short stories 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' 'The Raven,' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' Poe's writing is characterized by its use of vivid imagery, complex narrative structures, and a focus on the psychological and supernatural. His contributions to the development of the short story as a literary form have had a lasting impact on the genre. more
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Edgar Allan Poe
American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Known for his short stories and poetry, particularly his works of horror and mystery. His most famous works include 'The Black Cat', 'The Raven', and 'Annabel Lee'. more
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