Edgar Allan Poe : Background for his works

Duration: 0:13:00

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1958

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Presents a narrated reenactment of the life of Edgar Allan Poe using original paintings to illustrate excerpts from his works. Describes his school life, his home life with adopted parents, and the development of his poetry and short story writing. Points out how he adapted his writings to the literary market and shows how he carefully worked out a formula for each writing. Gives excerpts from To Helen and The Raven., Elaborate art work and paintings created in the style of Poe's own writings illustrate scenes from his major works.

Complete Record: , See description for color version KC0204., Portrays major events of Edgar Allan Poe's life with narrated excerpts and re-enactments from many of his works. Discusses elements which contribute to his stature as critic, literary craftsman and perfecter of the short story., Elaborate art work and paintings created in the style of Poe's own writings illustrate scenes from his major works.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.