Tales Of Edgar Allan Poe
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Browse Full-length Non-member Titles![Closeup of Edgar Allan Poe's tombstone with carved raven. Caption. But even Poe's greatest success.](https://org-dcmp-staticassets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/posterimages/5613_1.jpg)
Explores the psychology of terror in Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." Re-creations of these stories, of Poe's brief life and experiences, and comments from experts emphasize his specific themes of fear, death, and sickness. Discussion questions after the credits. Narrated by Gary Oldman.
Media Details
Runtime: 51 minutes 56 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Literature
- Subtopic: American Literature, Poe, Edgar Allan
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2002
- Producer/Distributor: Discovery School
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