Quote by Dario Argento

When I was a teenager, I read a lot of Poe.

When I was a teenager, I read a lot of Poe.

Summary

This quote signifies that during the author's adolescence, they spent a considerable amount of time immersed in the works of Edgar Allan Poe. It suggests a fascination with his literary creations, potentially indicating an inclination towards dark and intriguing themes. Reading Poe's works at a formative age could have influenced the author's writing style or sparked an interest in exploring the depths of human nature, Gothic literature, or macabre storytelling.

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By Dario Argento

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