On the 174th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s death, Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities, talks about the author’s literary influence and continued popularity. Photo by: Michael Ivins/Holy Cross
Edgar Allan Poe’s ability to incorporate the dark side of the human psyche, his creation of several literary genres and his innovative approach to storytelling makes him one of the world’s most influential writers — even 174 years after his death, according to one expert.