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In Search of Edgar Allan Poe
In Search of Edgar Allan Poe - Part 2
This episode examines Poe's final days and brings to life renowned works.
In Search of Edgar Allan Poe - Part 1
This award-winning documentary explores the triumphant yet tragic story of the brilliant poet, master short story writer, and influential critic, Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective genre, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale, but was plagued by alcohol, lost loves, and a penchant for self-destruction. The series sheds new light on his mysterious death.
In Search of Edgar Allan Poe - Part 1
In Search of Edgar Allan Poe Episode 101 | 88m 27s | CC
Despite a difficult upbringing, Poe discovers his true calling as a writer, and marries his beloved Virginia. He creates the detective genre. He shapes the modern short story. Yet, he struggles with poverty, alcohol, and his “imp of the perverse.”
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