Year 10 English - Danse Macabre
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.
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PoeStories.comThis a great website that contains Edgar Allan Poe's short stories, poems, biographical information, story summaries, and links to other Poe sites. There are also quotes and forums for you to explore...
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"The Tell Tale Heart"
One man's perfect crime? The perfect murder? Calculated, cunning, and extremely cruel... Listen as the narrator confesses to his murderous actions - but only to convince his audience that although he is a murderer, he is not mad, but infact completely sane. |
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"The Raven"
Longing for his lost love Lenore, the narrator allows a raven to enter his room late one night. However, once the raven starts to talk, we witness the man's slow descent into madness. Haunted by the memory of Lenore, the man is torn between wanting to remember her, and needing desperately to forget. |
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"The Oval Portrait"
An injured narrator seeking refuge stumbles upon an abandoned mansion. Inside he finds a painting so life-like that he is awe-struck. Wanting to know more about the picture, he manages to find a book that explains the tragic tale. In paintings, our spirit can always live on... |
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