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Poe is considered the father of detective fiction because of his 3 stories that included the recurring character of detective C. Auguste Dupin. The 3 stories were "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," The Purloined Letter" and "The Mystery of Marie Roget." Poe is known for his mystery and Horror stories but he also wrote humor, satire and even Science Fiction stories. Most of his poems were devoted to women in his life and were not in the Gothic horror genre.
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Edgar Allan Poe is often credited with pioneering the American detective story genre with his famous detective character, C. Auguste Dupin, in stories like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." While he was not the first to write detective fiction, his influence in shaping the genre and the use of logic and deduction in his stories solidified his reputation as one of the early founders of the American detective story.
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What sub genre is is Edgar Allan Poe the father of?
Edgar Allan Poe is the father of detective fiction.
Edgar Allan Poe is the father of what sub genre of mystery?
Edgar Allan Poe is considered the father of the detective fiction genre. His famous detective character, C. Auguste Dupin, laid the groundwork for future mystery and detective stories.
Who was called the father of American short story?
Edgar Allan Poe.
What was Edgar Allan Poe best known as?
He was best known as the father of the modern detective story.
Edgar Allan Poe was called the father of what?
Edgar Allan Poe is often referred to as the father of the modern detective story.
Who is John Allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
John Allan is Edgar Allan Poe's foster father.
What was Edgar Allan Poe most recognized as in his lifetime?
"He was the father of the modern detective story." Cited in this article -----> http://www.online-literature.com/poe/ Wikipedia says he was also an important part of the American Romantic Movement
What was rumored about Edgar Allan Poe's birth father?
There were rumors that Edgar Allan Poe's birth father was not his legal father, and that his biological father was actually a different individual. However, there is no concrete evidence to support these claims.
Who created the first detective story?
Edgar Allan Poe was given credit for inventing the detective story.
Edgar Allan Poe introduced the first fictional detective in what month of 1841 and what was the detective's name?
Edgar Allan Poe introduced the first fictional detective, Auguste Dupin, in the story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" in the April 1841 issue of Graham's Magazine.
Why was Edgar Allan Poe best known as the father of the modern detective story?
Edgar Allan Poe was actually the first detective/mystery themed author... ever. If he had not lived, CSI Miami would not be around... The Mentalist...but not just TV shows, all of the "Who done it" books could not of been written without his genius.
When Edgar Allan Poe's foster father died what did Edgar inherit?
When Edgar Allan Poe's foster father, John Allan, died, Edgar did not inherit anything significant. John Allan had made provisions for his wife and other children in his will, leaving Edgar out of his inheritance. Poe had a strained relationship with John Allan throughout his life and was largely financially independent by the time of his father's death.
