What literary period did Poe write in?

Edgar Allan Poe is most closely associated with the American Romantic period, which spanned roughly from 1830 to 1870.

While Poe's writing often explored themes of darkness, death, and the macabre, which are considered hallmarks of Gothic literature, he was also influenced by the broader themes of Romanticism, such as individualism, emotion, and the supernatural.

Therefore, it's accurate to categorize Poe as a writer of the American Romantic period with Gothic influences.