Edgar Allan Poe's name is synonymous with horror.

However, his contribution to American literature far exceeds the dark and macabre.

Poe also wrote romantic poetry, black comedy, science fiction, broad farce

Poe is considered by many to be the father of the detective story.

Poe lived in - Boston, MA; Richmond, VA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; and Baltimore, MD - each honors him as one of their own.