Sure, Poe was a novelist. His novels often explored themes of mystery and the macabre. For instance, 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' shows his storytelling prowess in the novel format.
Yes, in a sense. While not in the modern form of detective novels we know today, Poe's works like 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' were precursors to the detective genre. These stories had elements such as a mystery to be solved, a brilliant analyst (in this case, C. Auguste Dupin), and a series of clues that needed to be pieced together. His approach to these stories influenced the development of detective novels in later years, as other writers built on the foundation he laid with his unique style of mystery and deduction.
Yes, he did. Some of his well - known novels include 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' which is a strange and complex work filled with adventure, mystery, and psychological exploration. His works often delved into the darker aspects of the human psyche and his novels were no exception.