146 Edgar Allan Poe Quotes About Life, Death, And Everything In Between

Edgar Allan Poe, the OG master of horror stories and the forefather of science fiction, is to this day considered a central figure in American literature. And very rightfully so! Although his writing career was kick-started by his fearless literary reviews that gained him the nickname ‘tomahawk man,’ it was his poem The Raven that really put his works on the radar. And the rest is, well, history - Edgar Allan Poe’s quotes are among the most recited and beloved worldwide, both from his works and the things he had said or written in correspondence. Not to mention how many writers, movie directors, theater productions, and other pieces of pop culture he has inspired! Thus, to honor his literary genius, we are presenting our list dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe and his incredible quotes about life, death, and everything in between.

Edgar Allan Poe was a bit on the controversial side, having been married to his 13-year-old cousin and being a bona fide drunkard and substance abuser. However, that did not outshine his work at all. Some might even think that by succumbing to addictions, he was able to tap into that dark side of the human condition, pull it all out, and turn it into art nobody had ever seen before. In fact, he was so taken over by his writing that he became the first-ever well-known American writer to live solely, however poorly, from writing. The curse of a genius, perhaps.

Well, no matter how tumultuous his short life was, he did give us some of the best literary works ever, out of which we’ve chosen some of the most popular and famous quotes to share with you. Don’t expect them to be easy breezy - he was, after all, the master of mystique and macabre. Unlike other writers’ quotes, his explore the dark worlds within. So, scroll on down below and check the moving quotes out. Be sure to give the most electrifying ones your vote and share this article with anyone who needs a few mysterious quotes in their day.