The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe
In just 40 years of life, Edgar Allan Poe wrote over 40 short stories, invented the modern detective novel, wrote numerous poems, and influenced future writers. Yet, he could not escape personal tragedy or his own self defeating nature!
Mark Tyson B.A., M.A.
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will mainly consist of short story reading. There is also an end project in the form of a report, summary, or powerpoint. I will talk about the project on day 1 week 1 and it will be due week 4. The project is in addition to the reading.Assessment
A grade is available in English Literature/Humanities. It will be determined by the end project completion.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is a four week course of Edgar Allan Poe's life and works. Week 1: Intro to Edgar Allan Poe's poetry. Not all of Poe was about horror and short stories. He was also a prolific poet and literary critic. We will look at some of his poetry and study "The Raven" in particular. The instructor will read "the Raven" to the class. We will examine it through slides and discussion. The last part of class we will talk about the final project due on week 4 and it will be assigned. Assigned reading for week 2: "the Tell-Tale Heart" (the short story will be provided in classroom after class) Week 2: The first half of class we will talk about the beginning of Edgar Allan Poe's life in a biographic sense. The second half of class we will discuss "the Tale-Tell Heart" short story and tie it in to how Poe's life might have influenced his writing. Assigned reading for week 3: "the Cask of Amontillado." (the short story will be provided in classroom after class) Week 3: The first half of class we will talk about the middle of Edgar Allan Poe's life in a biographic sense. The second half of class we will discuss "the Cask of Amontillado" short story and tie it in to how Poe's life might have influenced his writing. Assigned reading for week 3: "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether." (the short story will be provided in classroom after class) Week 4: The first half of class we will talk about the mysterous end of Edgar Allan Poe's life in a biographic sense. The second half of class we will discuss "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether."short story and tie it in to how Poe's life might have influenced his writing. Final project is due. Learners may elect to show the project in class if they wish or turn it in to the instructor via the Teacher Tab in the classroom for a final grade. The goal of this class is to examine the genius of Edgar Allan Poe through his works and to discover the origins of the detective story genre as well as to examine some of his well known works to expand understanding of this enigmatic literary giant.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about the tumultuous life of Edgar Allan Poe along with a few examples of his most famous works.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All stories and materials will be provided by the instructor in class. No outside third-party tools will be used with the exception of a possible You Tube educational video. The video is optional depending on class time.
Note: Edgar Allan Poe and Gothic literature in general are dark works in nature and may contain scary or horrorific themes.
Supply List
Poems "the Raven", "Tamerlane," "Evening Star," and "Spirits of the Dead " are attached and should be read for the discussion on the first day of class.
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from National University
Bachelor's Degree in English from New York Institute of Technology
I hold a Masters Degree in English and Literature with a specialty in 18th and 19th century Gothic Literature. I wrote my masters thesis over Edgar Allan Poe and his Feminine Ideal. I have experience teaching Gothic Literature in both public school and online. Plus, I really love this material and study it for fun! Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-9 learners per class
