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Has there ever been an author who possessed such keen mental penetration as Poe? Three of his creations demonstrate a mentality that is stunningly superior to that of any other author in history. These are "Maelzel's Chess Player," "The Mystery of Marie Roget," and "Eureka."
-- Anonymous, September 25, 2004
Conan Doyle, possibly
-- Anonymous, October 24, 2004