Writer Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic who is widely regarded as a major figure in the Romantic movement of the 19th century. He is best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. His most famous works include 'The Raven, ' 'The Tell-Tale Heart, ' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' He is often referred to by his initials, E.A.P., and his three-letter acronym is POE.