Edgar Allan Poe materialized as a writer, poet, critic and journalist American romantic, recognized as one of the universal masters of the short story, which was one of the first practitioners in the country. Poe's personality drew him towards achieving sinister passions sparking great literary successes in great works of literature with which they can find feelings of terror, persecution and love in a terrifying sequence of events that cause adrenaline and suggestion to be reading. Poe has managed to convey the feelings mentioned thanks to the talent of being able to create valuable works that remain in the XXI century.