Question

What is one of Edgar Allan Poe's lasting legacies?

A. he paved the way for writing as a career
B. he was america's first poet to be published
C. he opened the first bookstore
D. he created the career of editing

Answer 1

He paved the way for writing as a career.

Answer 2

A. he paved the way for writing as a career

Step-by-step explanation:

Known for his many stories that involved mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American short story writers and is generally considered the inventor of the crime fiction genre, also receiving credit for his contribution to the emerging science fiction genre. He was the first American writer known for trying to make a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.