Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive (Biography and Falsehoods)
When Edgar Allan Poe died under mysterious circumstances, his literary rival, Rufus W. Griswold, wrote a high-profile obituary filled with falsehoods that cast Poe as a lunatic and a madman. In this segment, students examine the mystery behind Poe's death and explore how fiction can sometimes become accepted as truth. 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.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Literature
- Subtopic: American Literature, Poe, Edgar Allan, Poetry
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
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