-He wrote books & poems, wrote about the common man, often wrote in a lyrical style that
emphasized the musical quality of poetry
-His most famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride" changed facts- did not have Paul Revere get
arrested & instead save the day
-He is remembered for his lyric poetry, his writing about everyday activities, and his writing
about the common life
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) - answer✔-19th-century American poet and short fiction writer
-Know for his Gothic Romanticism; typically wrote poetry and short fiction, but was also a
prolific nonfiction writer
-Considered to be the father of the detective fiction genre
-His writing was largely influenced by his own personal experiences (he endured several
tragedies & psychological trauma) --> the psychic effects of this are evident in his work
-He attempted to reconcile his own emotions of fear, regret, and sadness with the beauty and
romance of people and events in his life
-His deep understanding of the human condition presented itself in his dramatic, symbolic, and
evocative writing
Herman Melville (1819-1891) - answer✔-Celebrated for his earlier works, which were
considered to be adventure tales
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