Team Edgar

I chose Poe because I like the eerie, Gothic feel of his stories. Poe uses the ladder of suspense very well in both the Pit and Pendulum and the Fall of the House of Usher. In general, I find Poe's stories to be quicker and more enjoyable reads. I also prefer the short stories to the expanded novels of Hawthorne. Another thing that I find more interesting is Poe's life. He faced tons of challenges and hardships in his life. It undoubtedly contributed to his unique flavor of Gothic tales and yet another reason why Poe was my favorite.