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Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive ("The Raven")

3 minutes, 55 seconds

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Nevermore, Lenore! Learn about the story behind Poe’s famous poem, “The Raven.”Through an analysis of mood, alliteration, diction, and imagery, students unpack the meaning of Poe’s poem and learn more about one of the most elusive writers in American literature. This short segment is from the "American Masters" series from PBS. Please note this title contains mature themes.

Media Details

Runtime: 3 minutes, 55 seconds

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Senior man looks slightly down with mouth open against a black background. Text on image reads, Gerald Kennedy, Louisiana State University.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Episode 1
2 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Black and white blurred painting of a man wearing a top hat and riding a horse.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Episode 2
3 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Man wearing a vintage white shirt, vest and bowtie looking down and away with a serious expression on his face.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Episode 3
8 minutes 40 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Exterior photo of a stone monument depicting a chalice on a tiered platform.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Episode 4
5 minutes 18 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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Man wearing glasses speaks to camera, gesturing forward with his hands, against a black background.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Episode 5
2 minutes 30 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Closeup of a handwritten poem from Edgar Allen Poe in black ink on parchment paper.
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Episode
3 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12