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Presentation - Fall 2010
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Perfected the “short story” Invented the detective story Master of the use of language and literary devices to create mood or a… “Unity of Effect” Mysterious and tragic life
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Elements of society enjoyed by a vast number of people, usually related to entertainment Music Movies Television Books Advertising Sports
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Many movies based upon his work Used in reference to anything “Gothic” Twilight, Stephen King, Alfred Hitchcock, other writers, musicians, artists have all been influenced by Poe
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“Cask of Amontillado” [short story] A man walls up his enemy and leaves him to die Homicide: Life on the Streets, “Heartbeat” (1996 - television) Toby Keith’s “A Little Too Late” (music video) Rod Serling’s Night Gallery (1972 - television)
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“The Tell-tale Heart” [short story] Driven mad by guilt and the beating of a heart under the floor The Simpsons, “Lisa’s Rival” (television) CSI episode “Up in Smoke” (television)“Up in Smoke” Boy Meets World, “The Fugitive” (television)
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“Annabel Lee” - poem Joan Baez Joan Baez (music) Radio Futura Radio Futura (music)
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“The Raven” - poem A man converses with a raven following the death of his wife or girlfriend The Simpson’s “Treehouse of Horror” (television) The Baltimore Ravens (American football) Blues Traveler’s “Run-around” (music)
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Other Poe References Tim Burton’s Vincent (film – 1982)Vincent Lou Reed’s The Raven (music - 2003) Alan Parson’s Project’s Tales of Mystery and Imagination (music - 1976) Lost Boys (film - 1987) Lady Killers (film – 2004) The Crow (film – 1994)
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