In Search of Edgar Allan Poe (2024)
Synopsis
This documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale yet was beset by personal demons.
First Air Date: 2024-05-08
Last Air Date: 2024-05-08
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Created By: Andrew D. Kaplan
Top Cast
- Paul Synowiec as Edgar Allan Poe
- Stephen T. Shore as Storyteller
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Season 1 (2024)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
Despite a difficult upbringing, Poe discovers his true calling as a writer and marries his beloved Virginia. He invents the detective genre. He shapes the modern short story. Yet he struggles with poverty, alcohol, and an impulse for self-destruction.
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Ep. 2: Part 2
Poe's young wife suffers a fatal disease, compelling him to write "Masque of the Red Death" and "The Raven." He pioneers science fiction, and pens a cosmic prose poem, but dies tragically at 40. This part examines Poe's final days and impact on later writers.
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