Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer known for his macabre and mysterious tales. He lived in the 19th century and is considered a master of horror literature. Poe's works often explore themes of death, madness, and the supernatural. His most famous works include "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven." Poe's writing style is characterized by its dark and haunting tone, making him a significant figure in the history of American literature.
Summary List
- Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer known for his mysterious and macabre stories.
- He is considered a master of the horror genre and a pioneer of detective fiction.
- Poe's most famous works include "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," and "The Fall of the House of Usher."
- He struggled with alcoholism and depression throughout his life.
- Poe's death at the age of 40 remains a mystery, with the cause still unknown.
Games And Apps
Learning Modules for Edgar Allan Poe
The Tell-Tale Heart
A chilling tale of guilt and paranoia as a man becomes obsessed with the sound of his victim's beating heart.
I Want To Learn This!The Raven
A man is haunted by a mysterious raven that visits him in the night, driving him to madness in Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem.
I Want To Learn This!The Fall of the House of Usher
A man visits his friend's decaying mansion, only to uncover dark secrets that lead to a tragic and eerie conclusion.
I Want To Learn This!The Masque of the Red Death
A prince hosts a lavish masquerade ball in defiance of a deadly plague, only to be confronted by a mysterious figure in red.
I Want To Learn This!The Pit and the Pendulum
Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tale of a man facing torture in a dark dungeon, where a swinging pendulum threatens to bring his demise.
I Want To Learn This!The Black Cat
A man's descent into madness is triggered by a black cat, driving him to commit horrific acts of violence.
I Want To Learn This!The Cask of Amontillado
A tale of revenge and deception, "The Cask of Amontillado" follows a man's chilling plan to bury his enemy alive in the catacombs.
I Want To Learn This!The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a classic detective story featuring the brilliant C. Auguste Dupin solving a baffling murder mystery.
I Want To Learn This!The Oval Portrait
A young man becomes obsessed with a portrait that seems to come to life in Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tale of art and obsession.
I Want To Learn This!The Premature Burial
Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tale of a man obsessed with the fear of being buried alive.
I Want To Learn This!The Gold-Bug
Enigmatic symbols lead a man on a treasure hunt in Edgar Allan Poe's thrilling tale of greed and obsession, "The Gold-Bug."
I Want To Learn This!The Imp of the Perverse
A man struggles with the overwhelming desire to commit a moral transgression in Edgar Allan Poe's psychological thriller, "The Imp of the Perverse."
I Want To Learn This!The Oblong Box
A man becomes obsessed with a mysterious box aboard a ship, leading to a dark and chilling discovery.
I Want To Learn This!The Mystery of Marie Rogêt
Edgar Allan Poe's detective story follows C. Auguste Dupin as he investigates the mysterious death of Marie Rogêt.
I Want To Learn This!The Balloon-Hoax
Poe's "The Balloon-Hoax" follows a daring hot air balloon trip across the Atlantic, filled with mystery and intrigue.
I Want To Learn This!The Purloined Letter
A detective must outwit a cunning thief to recover a stolen letter in Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale of deception and deduction.
I Want To Learn This!The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
An eerie tale of mesmerism and death, as a man's body is kept in a suspended state between life and death by a hypnotist.
I Want To Learn This!The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether
A thrilling tale of madness and deception takes place at a mental asylum where the inmates have taken control in Poe's "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether."
I Want To Learn This!The Island of the Fay
Embark on a mystical journey through the lush and enchanting Island of the Fay, where reality and fantasy collide in unexpected ways.
I Want To Learn This!A Descent into the Maelström
A man recounts surviving a shipwreck and his harrowing descent into a massive whirlpool that tests his will to survive.
I Want To Learn This!