* Different definitions of "writing piece": Do we count poems, short stories, essays, literary criticism, or even letters?
* Attributions and disputed works: Some pieces have been attributed to Poe, but their authorship remains unclear.
* Lost or unpublished works: Some of Poe's work may have been lost or never published.
However, we can get a general idea:
* Collected Works: Most comprehensive editions of Poe's works contain around 200 pieces, including poems, short stories, essays, and literary criticism.
* Poems: Poe wrote around 100 poems.
* Short stories: Poe wrote approximately 70 short stories.
* Essays and literary criticism: Poe wrote a significant amount of critical essays, reviews, and editorials.
So, while it's impossible to give an exact number, it's safe to say that Edgar Allan Poe wrote hundreds of pieces, including poems, short stories, essays, and critical writing.