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Poe Decoder: The Raven
This summary of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe also features an analysis of the poem. Links to full text of the poem and related resources.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Eleonora" by Edgar Allan Poe
The full text of the short story "Eleonora" by Edgar Allan Poe. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Hstry: Chavez Innovator Timeline: Edgar Allan Poe
An interactive timeline on the life of Edgar Allan Poe. Read and watch to learn about the milestones of the "father of suspense."
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Later National Literature: Pi
This encyclopedia, "The Cambridge History of English and American Literature" provided by Bartleby.com, includes some information in Book III (Later National Literature) about realism as related to the writer Poe. Find this information...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Notes to the Fall of the House of Usher
A brief examination of Edgar Allan Poe and his work, "The Fall of the House of Usher."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Edgar Allan Poe
Provides a biography of Edgar Allan Poe, one of "the greatest and unhappiest of American poets, master of the horror tale, patron saint to the practitioners of the detective story."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe
Read the full text of the short story "The Imp of the Perverse" by Edgar Allan Poe.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: "The Masque of the Red Death"
Here is a summary of and commentary on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." Refresh your knowledge of the story's plot, main character, and allegorical meaning.
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Reading: The Black Cat
The complete text of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Black Cat" followed by a vocabulary list for the story.
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Reading: The Fall of the House of Usher
The complete text of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Fall of the House of Usher" followed by a vocabulary list for the story.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Edgar Allan Poe
Biographical information about writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe.
New York University
Edgar Allan Poe: Masque of the Red Death
A summary of and commentary on Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."
TES Global
Blendspace: The Fall of the House of Usher
A five-part learning module on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" including links to pictures, a complete text, a video, and informative web sites.
TES Global
Blendspace: Symbolism in Poe's "Masque of the Red Death"
A thirteen-part learning module including links to images, texts, videos, and web links for students to use while looking at the symbolism in Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Masque of the Red Death."
TES Global
Blendspace: Poe: Comparing Versions of the Telltale Heart
A nine-part learning module with links to a video with biographic information about Edgar Allan Poe, a text about comparisons, and links to seven different video versions of Poe's short story "The Telltale Heart."
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Articles and Essays: On Edgar Allan Poe
Access articles, published lectures, and related papers on Edgar Allan Poe's contributions to literature. Collection features works that were written during Poe's lifetime as well as more contemporary pieces and includes analysis of both...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Black Cat
This site contains interesting information about the mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe. In addition, the short story, The Black Cat, is analysed in terms of characters and themes
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Cask of the Amontillado
This fascinating short story considered one of Edgar Allan Poe's best is thoroughly examined in this interesting and informative site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Masque of the Red Death
The Masque of the Red Death is a strange gothic story written by Edgar Allan Poe. Read about his fascinating story in a site that analyses characters, looks in detail at important quotations and themes.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Murders in the Rue Morgue
This fascinating story published in 1845 is one of the first detective stories written. Read about the major characters and themes in this intriguing site.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Ligeia
This site provides a fascinating look into Edgar Allan Poe's tale of a woman's surprising return from death. Many critics feel this is Poe's best short story and this site takes a thorough look at the characters, and themes.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1830s
A brief timeline which includes American literature and American historical events. Ranges from 1830 to 1839. Includes the first co-educational college, Oberlin College. Hyperlinks to various authors of the period.
Other
Mystery Net: Edgar Allan Poe
Biography and analysis of the writing of Edgar Allan Poe. Examines Poe's contribution to the mystery genre. Also provides the text of several of Poe's writings.