In Search of Edgar Allan Poe: Meet the Man Behind the Myth & His Famous Works.

Format:

Video

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (89 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : TMW Media, 2024.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

This award-winning documentary delves into the complex and captivating life of Edgar Allan Poe, the brilliant poet, master of the short story, and influential critic. It chronicles his groundbreaking contributions to literature, including the creation of the detective genre, the birth of science fiction, and the shaping of modern horror. Yet, it also unveils the personal struggles that haunted him-alcoholism, lost loves, and a self-destructive nature. The film offers fresh insights into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Poe's untimely death and examines his lasting legacy on future generations of writers. Despite a troubled childhood, Poe finds his true calling as a writer and marries his beloved Virginia. He pioneers the detective genre and helps define the modern short story, but is constantly weighed down by poverty, addiction, and his own inner demons. The documentary highlights many of Poe's most iconic works, including "To Helen," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Black Cat," and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue."

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