Today marks the 160th anniversary of the death of Edgar Allan Poe. I have raised a cognac in his honor; truly, one of the greatest writers not just of American literature, but of all time. Poe is the grandfather of horror, a grand master of the macabre, inventor of the detective story, writer of the first sci-fi tale, a pathfinder for all who would follow in his footsteps.
I hope that he has found his peace, and continues to rest so. Here's to you, Mr. Poe!
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