Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American author best known for his poetry and short stories. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Poe attended the University of Virginia for one semester in 1826 before leaving due to lack of funds; it was at this time, however, that he began publishing some of writings. He is considered the inventor of detective fiction and an innovator of science fiction. Poe also wrote a great deal of essays, criticisms, and book reviews. Some of his best known works include "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart."[1]
A standout student and gambler,[2] Poe's time at the University of Virginia, the "scholastic anarchy and student escapades disturbed the peace of the College, Charlottesville, and the plantations about." [3]
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The Raven
In this video, Poe's most well-known poem, The Raven, is adapted to the middle of the 20th century.
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References
- ↑ Web. William Wertenbaker on Edgar Allan Poe, retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ↑ Web. Poe's Life, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond, VA, retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ {{cite web|title=Critical Companion to Edgar Allan Poe: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RG8zr6-BJNwC&pg=PA349&lpg=PA349&dq=%22scholastic+anarchy+and+student+escapades+disturbed+the+peace+of+the+College,+Charlottesville,+and+the+plantations+about.&source=bl&ots=T-iL8yUCGF&sig=ACfU3U1Xaw5psXUqEg5E9Y_Erp2p89G3qA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQ9-GggYTwAhWnEFkFHe-lD_oQ6AEwAnoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=%22scholastic%20anarchy%20and%20student%20escapades%20disturbed%20the%20peace%20of%20the%20College%2C%20Charlottesville%2C%20and%20the%20plantations%20about.&f=false%7C |By Dawn B. Sova