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Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive (The Rise of Mass Media & Rules for a Short Story)

8 minutes 40 seconds

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In this segment, students learn about the rise of mass media and the popularity of the short story. Poe wrote more than seventy short stories and created his own set of rules for the genre. He is also credited as one of the first literary critics of American literature and the creator of detective fiction. Part of the "Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive" series. Please Note: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.

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Runtime: 8 minutes 40 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
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