Which author is credited with popularizing the "locked room" mystery subgenre with works like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"?
A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
C. Agatha Christie
D. Raymond Chandler
Edgar Allan Poe is credited with popularizing the "locked room" mystery subgenre with works like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," showcasing his mastery of macabre and puzzling narratives.