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

Ahe paved the way for writing as a career
Bhe was america's first poet to be published
Che opened the first bookstore
Dhe created the career of editing

Verified Answer :

He paved the way for writing as a career.

Answer:

A. he paved the way for writing as a career

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.