The Raven Poet is a reference to the famous American writer, Edgar Allan Poe. He is best known for his dark and mysterious poetry, particularly his poem 'The Raven'. Poe was also a master of the short story genre, and is credited with inventing the detective fiction genre. He wrote many stories featuring the character C. Auguste Dupin, who is considered to be the first fictional detective. Poe's works have been widely read and adapted into films, television shows, and plays.