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Briefly describe poe's requirements for the short story genre.
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Briefly describe poe's requirements for the short story genre.

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Edgar Allan Poe claimed that the perfect short story should adhere to the following rules:

1. Length: the story can be read in one sitting.
2. Ending: the story should end in its climax.
3. Unity of effect: the story should only have one mood.
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