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Edgar Allan Poe: Prose & Poetry
In biography the truth is everything. — Edgar Allan Poe Poe was born in Boston in January of 1809, the son of two actors. By the time he was three, his father had...
The Horror Writer: John Carpenter
Known as "The Horror Master," John Carpenter is Hollywood's ultimate auteur of fright. In this new interview, the writer, director and composer talks about his career...
Learn about the fake news behind Edgar Allan Poe’s reputation
When Edgar Allan Poe died under mysterious circumstances, it was his rival, Rufus Griswold, who wrote the obituary that cast him as a lunatic and a madman. The post...
Timeline
Early Life 1809 On January 19, Edgar Poe is born in Boston, Massachusetts, to actors Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David...
Behind the Scenes
Actor Denis OHare and American Masters Executive Producer Michael Kantor discuss the making of the film Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive. Major support for Edgar Allan...
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