Edgar Allen Poe said, “ I became insane, with long intervals of horrible insanity.” Poe was a very complex person. A very awkward person, but yet he is considered to be a good friend for anyone. His maladjusted and self conscious life have all played a huge part in his eminence writing style. The Tell-Tale Heart and “The Black Cat” are two perfect examples of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic horror stories. Each story is both unique in their own ways, although there are similarities that show the comparison between the two they give the reader an idea of the writer's style of writing. Edgar Allan Poe was a very enthusiastic person. His stories are told with a unique and dramatic tone to it. The Tell-Tale Heart and “The Black Cat.” ] Both of