ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

GOTHIC LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did Edgar Allan POE do for a living?
A
He was a writer and a candle maker.
B
He was a writer and an actor.
C
He was a writer and a literary critic.
D
He was a writer and an executioner.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Edgar Allan Poe (/poʊ/; né Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.

Detailed explanation-2: -When was Poe considered a success as a writer? Was he alive? Poe was considered a successful writer in 1845, and he was still alive.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to his achievement as creator of the modern horror tale, Poe is also credited with parenting two other popular genres: science fiction and the detective story.

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