The Enduring Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe

Despite the fact that Edgar Allan Poe died more than 160 years ago, his poetry and stories remain controversial and popular.  Not only have his writings continued to be discussed and examined in the classroom, but also, for more than a century, his poems and stories have been adapted into screen, television, stage and other forms of creative media.  According to The Atlantic, “The long-gone author… has 251 movie- or TV-writing credits and counting.”

No discussion or lecture in American literature can be complete without the inclusion of Edgar Allan Poe and the legacy of his unique, imaginative works.  To this day, he inspires readers and authors alike to explore the supernatural underbelly of our darkest thoughts and the sinister side of human nature.

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