TEDEd Lesson on Edgar Allan Poe
Why you should read Edgar Allan Poe
The prisoner strapped under a descending pendulum blade. A raven who refuses to leave the narrator’s chamber. A beating heart buried under the floorboards. Poe’s macabre and innovative stories of gothic horror have left a timeless mark on literature. But just what is it that makes Edgar Allan Poe one of the greatest American authors? Read more on the TEDEd lesson here
TEDEd Lesson : Poetry: About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe, an American icon, is celebrated for his life and work. This lesson will delve deeper into his early life, his macabre short stories, his poem "The Raven," and his mysterious death in Baltimore in 1849.
Here's the TEDEd lesson
Poem: The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe
You can read the poem here But don't miss out on listening to it (while reading it, too) recited in the most suggestive way .
The Raven was published in 1845 and was by far Poe’s most popular work catapulting him into instant fame. It has become a cultural icon for its symbolism and dark imagery.
TEDEd Lesson : Poetry: About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe, an American icon, is celebrated for his life and work. This lesson will delve deeper into his early life, his macabre short stories, his poem "The Raven," and his mysterious death in Baltimore in 1849.
Here's the TEDEd lesson
How about some analysis and explanation for better understanding and even deeper enjoyment?
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