Edgar Allan Poe once asserted, “Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” The ingenuity of this intricate yet simple poet has molded and shaped the elegance of all aspects of modern poetry. His tumultuous life story directly effects the styles and lyrics of his poetry, leaving his ...
Sleep and dream poems cast cobwebs of moonlight over us. Some yearn for sleep, others get lost in a dream, yet other poems speak of daydreams and wishes. And so, this collection of audio poems is as varied as our dreams themselves. Relive the restlessness of a sleepless night, or the ache of waking from ...
Film is the medium which brings life to screenwriting. A form of literature, screenwriting is frequently based on prose. Literary works are often the muse which inspires modern cinematography. An example of this inspiration can be found in the parallels between Edgar Allan Poe’s “William Wilson” and “Fight Club.” The movie, “Fight Club” contains doppelganger ...
Edgar Allan Poe, (born January 19, 1809, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.-died October 7, 1849, Baltimore, Maryland) American short-story writer, poet, critic, and editor who is famous for his cultivation of mystery and the macabre. His tale “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” (1841) initiated the modern detective story, and the atmosphere in his tales of horror ...
