Edgar Allan Poe: Background for His Works

Duration: 13 min

Year Published: 1958

Creator: Coronet Films

Color: Color

Credits: Walter Blair; revised by MikeCarlson

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 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, The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, and Murders ui the Rue Morgue.

Metadata Source:Wikipedia — List of Coronet Films