In Search of Edgar Allan Poe
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.
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- Ep 1
1.Part 1
08-05-20241h 28mDespite a difficult upbringing, Poe discovers his true calling as a writer and marries his beloved Virginia. He invents the detective genre. He shapes the modern short story. Yet h...
- Ep 2
2.Part 2
08-05-20241h 38mPoe's young wife suffers a fatal disease, compelling him to write "Masque of the Red Death" and "The Raven." He pioneers science fiction, and pens a cosmic prose poem, but dies tra...
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