I believe that, in broader terms, it could also fit into the genres of realistic fiction and short story; in fact, it would be remiss to neglect the short story genre considering that Poe is considered the Father of the American short story.
The story could be placed in the genres of Gothic or horror, as well as a confessional story.
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