It has been suggested that this story may have been known to Poe , who in 1839 worked for Burton .
Also suggested as a possible influence on Poe is ' The Secret Cell ' , a short story published in September 1837 by William Evans Burton .
The Secret Cell has been suggested that this story may have been known to Poe , who in 1839 worked for William Evans Burton .
Also suggested as a possible influence on Poe is ' The Secret Cell ' , a short story published in September 1837 by William Evans Burton .