Edgar Allan Poe, who was born in 1809 and died in 1849, published work for only two decades, but his influence on literature was profound. In addition to being toted as America's first great literary critic, he is often credited with inventing the detective story, pioneering science fiction, and mastering the psychological horror story. The Poe Museum's excellent website is abundant with resources for teachers and students of Poe. Readers may like to start with Poe's Life, which provides a brief biography. Selected Works available on the site include such classics as The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Tell-Tale Heart. In addition, the Teachers section and the Students section both offer excellent resources for the study of Poe, including an elucidation of Poe's literary techniques and activities such as "Solve the Mystery of Poe's Death."