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Enter the ingenious mind of writer Edgar Allan Poe and learn how his gothic, unique, and eloquent style have made him one of the most influential authors in modern American literature.
Edgar Allan Poe introduced the literature world to a new type of literature that truly explored the horror and insanity of the human mind. Have you ever watched a mystery movie, seen the movie The Crow, or read a Stephen King novel? Did you know that without the influence of Edgar Allan Poe today's culture may not have the experience of such mind bending gratifications the thriller movie or the twisted imagination of the terror novelist? Poe single-handedly exposed the human emotion of fear for entertainment! Learn more about Edgar Allan Poe's literature and influence by stepping into the mind of the literary genius in the following activity and then use your own detective skills to put it all together in the asylum of macabre!
Answer the following questions to learn more about the ingenious mind of Edgar Allan Poe:
1. Name 3 types of literature that Poe pioneered. Look here for answers!
2. How did English writers view Poe's work? What does Wyatt Brown Say about Poe...
3. What were the themes of Poe's literature during his 3 major periods? Find out more here!
4. How did Poe's writing differ from his collogues of the time? Find more information on this site!
5. Which of Poe's "The Lake" poems do you like the best? Why? Use the interactive link to see the revisions...
6. What modern movies or music have been influenced by Poe's works? Poe today...
7. Why is Poe remembered as the master of macabre? See what this site has to say!
8. Name 3 circumstances or tragedies that made Poe's life depressing. The chronology of Poe's life will give many tragedies to choose from!
9. Look at the picture of Poe. Does he look the way you expect him to look? Do you think he looks like the type of person to write such dreary literature? Pictures of Poe
10. How are Poe's diverse themes "powerful and arresting" still today? Check here for more information!
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What Have You Learned?
Take the information you have found in the above activity to form an essay on what you have learned about the literature and influence of Edgar Allan Poe. Be sure to address how Poe has influenced literature with his unique style and how his influence is still alive today. Have fun and be creative with your knowledge!
