“The true genius shudders at incompleteness - and usually prefers silence to saying something which is not everything it should be.”
Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
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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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