Edgar Poe (1809–1849) — poet, prose writer, critic, consummate master of several literary genres at once — sci-fi, adventure, detective, gothic.
“Armed with a razor and lathering himself according to all the rules, the monkey sat in front of the mirror and was going to shave in imitation of the owner, whom she had repeatedly observed through the keyhole. Seeing a dangerous weapon in the hands of a fierce predator and knowing that he would be able to dispose of them, the sailor at first was confused. However, he was used to dealing with his prisoner and with the help of a whip he tamed even the most violent outbursts of his rage.
Now he, too, grabbed the whip. Noticing this, the orangutan rushed to the door and down the stairs, where, unfortunately, a window was open, and there on the street. » (Edgar Poe Murder on the Rue Morgue)
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