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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?

The Raven Explained


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