Kevin J. Hayes

These accessible essays provide the most detailed picture of the historical, cultural and literary contexts surrounding Poe's life and times.

Edgar Allan Poe in Context

Ashlyn

This series of lectures didn't tell me much that I didn't already know, but I do like the way the course is structured by topic rather than chronology. I was not a fan of the narration, specifically the affectation of the narrator when quoting Poe directly.

This short course would be a great resource for students of literature who would like more insight into Poe's literary themes, symbols, and autobiographical parallels. I would recommend this to high school students who need to analyze his short stories.

Edgar Allan Poe in Context

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