1. The Raven (1845): Perhaps Poe's most iconic work, this haunting poem tells the story of a man tormented by a raven that keeps repeating the word "Nevermore."
2. The Tell-Tale Heart (1843): This short story features an unnamed narrator who obsessively murders an old man and then suffers from auditory hallucinations.
3. The Fall of the House of Usher (1839): This classic tale of gothic horror features a decaying mansion, a sickly family, and a disturbing portrait of madness.
4. The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841): Often credited as the first detective story, this piece introduces the brilliant but eccentric detective C. Auguste Dupin, who solves a seemingly impossible crime.
5. A Descent into the Maelström (1841): This chilling story recounts the experience of a man who survives a shipwreck and then recounts his descent into a whirlpool.
These are just a few of Poe's many brilliant and influential works. His stories and poems continue to be read and enjoyed by people all over the world.