Which of the following statements synthesizes the two excerpts?
a. there are many different writers who have contributed to the horror genre, and edgar allen poe is one of them.
b. edgar allen poe wrote several horror stories including "the black cat".
c. poe's writing, including his short story "the black cat", is the basis for the modern day horror genre, popularized through today's horror movies.
d. poe was the writer of horror stories, and he also influenced other horror writers, including movie makers