Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Just the Facts, Ma'am
Students read The Web Files by Margie Palatini and use the format to write three-scene detective stories of their own. Teacher instructions, student instructions, and student writing samples are provided, as well as an interactive...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Who Is Sherlock Holmes?
Who exactly is Sherlock Holmes? Who's the real "great detective," and where do we find him? Neil McCaw traces the evolution of Sherlock. [4:53]
Curated OER
National Park Service: National Historic Site: Edgar Allan Poe
This resource provides photos of Edgar Allan Poe's historic home in Philadelphia, read a biography and a chronology of his life, and visit links to other Poe-related websites.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Dope by Sax Rohmer
This is the complete text of the detective novel Dope: A Story of Chinatown by Sax Rohmer.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. Reeve
This is the full text of the novel The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. Reeve. The scientific detective known as the "American Sherlock Holmes" pursues a ruthless arch villain in this high-stakes suspense novel.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: John Thorndyke's Cases by R. Austin Freeman
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1909, one work is the short story collection entitled John Thorndyke's Cases. This detective story collection was written by R. Austin Freeman.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Hilda Wade by Grant Allen (Finished by Arthur Conan Doyle)
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1900, one work is Hilda Wade . This detective work was primarily written by Grant Allen but finished by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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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.