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| Illustration by John Tenniel (Wikipedia) |
Note: This is by far Poe's most famous poem, and one of his most famous works in any genre. It is much reprinted--and much parodied.
Get Ready: How might grief over a lost loved one affect a person's imagination?
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| "There arose in our pathway a shrouded human figure," illustration by A. D. McCormick 1898 (Wikipedia) |
Note: In his only novel, Edgar Allan Poe seems to get a little lost--like his protagonist--in trying to horrify the reader.
Get Ready: This novel, like many of its kind, is set against a background of unknown lands. Where could we set such a story today?
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| Fortunato and Montresor drink in the catacombs (Wikipedia) |
Note: Of Poe's many horrifying tales, this one has always stuck in my mind as the most frightening.
Get Ready: Have you ever been deeply insulted by someone? How did you deal with it?
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| Cover up that eye! (Wikipedia) |
Note: Edgar Allan Poe's tales of horror are more than just frightening stories; they create a dark atmosphere, often through the use of a gradual, escalating repetition. Much is lost in retelling them; still, it's worthwhile to know what some of his stories are about.
Get Ready: Do you know someone who has a feature or habit that irritates you, even if it shouldn't? What can you do about it?
