Celebrate Poe
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis podcast is a deep dive into the life, times. works. and influences of Edgar Allan Poe - "America's Shakespeare." Mr. Poe comes to life in this weekly podcast!
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Poe's Halloween Poems
October 17, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis episode delves into what are arguable the most famous Halloween poems of Edgar Allan Poe. While the word Halloween was not used in the poems “Spirits of the Dead,” “The Raven,” and “Ulalume,” the poems embody the Halloween spirit. Where was the first version of “Spirits of the Dead” published. What is usually considered the most famous poem ever written by an American (o.k. - I am prejudiced!) What one word does the bird in “The Raven” say? Where does Poe end up in “Ulalume”? 00:00...
A Brief History of Halloween
October 09, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB134 Notes This episode is a brief look at the development of what is now known as Halloween - starting with Samhain. The episode begins with a passage that Poe wrote about Stonehenge. It follows the development of Halloween as a holiday - from Samhain to All Souls day to “trick or treat.” What is Samhain? What Halloween custom was mentioned in a letter to John Allan? What is Feralia? What is Pomona? Who is Mary Fowlds? Wha do burning chestnuts have to do with Halloween? What was Ha...
Rot, Riot, and Rebellion, Part Two
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis episode is the second part of a look at the book “Rot, Riot, and Rebellion” about the initial years of the University of Virginia. The focus is on (naturally) Edgar Allan Poe’s tumultuous times as one of the youngest students - his brillance in studies, as well as his gambling problems. The episode ends with a look at the death of Thomas Jeffersona and the reaction of the student body at the University. 00:00 Intro 00:59 Entrance of the ghost of Mr. Poe 01:48 Background 05:00 Payin...
Rot and Riot, Part One
September 25, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis episode is the first part of an two episodes dealing with the book Rot, Riot, abnd Rebellion Mr. Jefferson’s Struggle to Save the UniversityThat Changed America. This books not only deals with the young Poe at the University of Virginia, but the rough initial days of UVA. 00:00 Intro 02:06 Entrance of the ghost of Mr. Poe 04:15 Poe and Miss Elmira Shelton 10:12 Introduction of star gazing and Eureka 12:43 John Allan and money 14:01 Introduction to Rort, Riot, and Rebellion 17:47...
Poe's Two Universities
September 19, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode continues looking at Poe’s time at the University of Virginia and compares that period with his time at Fordham University. This episode concentrates on Poe’s final days at UVA - especially his debts. What do Fordham University and the University of Virginia have in common in Poe’s life? Who was the librarian at the University? Which debts did John Allan REFUSE to pay? What did Poe do when he returned to Richmond? What does “The Bells” have to do with Fordham? What did...
The Real Thing
September 12, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEpisode 130 The Real Thing This episode deals with the actual experience of interpreting for an epic Shakespearean play - a combination of Richard III and hip-hop music in a fantastic production that (IMHO) is greater than the sum of its parts. The Real Thing touches on the actual process of theatrical interpreting, the importance of preparation, and the joy of the human element. 00:00 Intro 01:55 Awesome, not intense 03:24 Initial doubts 06:47 Comments by the artistic director and direc...
Advil Can Be Deadly!
September 05, 2022 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBEpisode 129 Advil Can Be Deadly This episode deals with what can be described as two detective stories - the first a true story that happened last month that could best be described as a medical detective story - that the “culprit” could not be found at first.The second is the generally viewed as the first literary detective story - Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” What was the “culprit” in George’s medical detective story? What was the first modern day literary detectiv...
Despair and Die!
August 01, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode deals with the three main dreams in Shakespeare’s Richard III - culminating with a “nightmare” the Richard experiences with the characters of twelve people who had killed who he felt were in his way. Ranging from his brother to loyal servants - Richard begins to realize that he lost important human relationships in his ruthless obtain power. This episode ends with a brief look at some of Shakespeare’s most famous lines regarding dreams. Why did Elizabethan audiences look at d...
Hearing with the Eyes
July 25, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBEpisode 127 This episode examines the process of interpreting a play by Shakespeare, using Richard III (and other plays) as examples. George talks about such areas as the positioning of the interpreter, the advantages of ASL, the use of rhetorical devices, and the need for preparation. In conclusion, George describes how he began interpreting plays by Shakespeare, and now appears to hold the record of interpreting more plays by Shakespeare than any person in the English-speaking world. 0...
A Very Special Richard
July 18, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThis episode features a visit from the Ghost of Mr. Shakespeare as the Bard and George attend a rehearsal of Butler University’s rap version of Richard III - Ricky 3. Mr. Shakespeare proves himself to be a most agreeable chap, and George and the Bard attend a full rehearsal of an unconventional Richard III that is both innovative and respectful of the original. This is the final podcast episode before the full run of Ricky 3 - with performances on July 21, 22, and 23, as well as July 28, ...
Poe's Dream Poems
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis episode starts by briefly looking at some of accounts of dreams in world literature. Then the episode specifically delves into Poe’s three major “Dream Poems” - A Dream, Dreamland, and the classic A Dream Within a Dream. The ghost of Mr. Poe also takes a look at “Imitation” - a poem that is said to highly influence “A Dream Within A Dream." 00:00 Intro 01:16 Interpreting Richard III 03:12 Dreams in Literature 9:56 A Dream 11:54 Dreamland 17:32 Imitation and A Dream Within a Drea...
The Conflicts of 1814 and 2021
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis episode weaves an account of many of the basic concepts regarding the War of 1812 with the stories of two VERY different men - the kindly and aristocratic Francis Scott Key, and the rude, obnoxious, and arrogant John Randolph of Roanoke. The episode is based on am earlier episode called The War pf 1812 - an episode which has had more downloads than any other episode. Some of the major causes of the conflict are discussed, as well as what the conflict did (and did not) accomplish. Wha...
Another Look at America's Poet
July 02, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThis episode is about the many facets of America’s Poet - Walt Whitman. George attempts to take a deep dive (as much as possible in a single podcast episode) into the personal life of Walt Whitman, fully knowing that millions of words have been written about him. Learn about the time that Whitman met Poe. Learn a VERY embarrassing (but hopefully enlightening) story about George. Learn about MAJOR differences between different editions of Leaves of Grass, Learn why the Calamus poems were...
To Clasp Thy Hand in Mine Again
June 25, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThis episode is about a very popular writer from the 19th century who is little known today - Fitz-Greene Halleck. This episode concentrates on his time in New York and relationship with the extremely handsome Joseph Rodham Drake. 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Early life 02:54 Discussion of Hearing Loss 07:02 Fitz-Greene goes to New York 11:17 Joseph Rodman Drake (and names) 13:22 Sir Francis Drake story 19:01 Halleck and Drake’s Relationship 27:52 Monuments erected to Halleck 31:12 ...
The First American Gay Novel Revisited
June 23, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome back! George has been off for several weeks, and is back in the saddle with more of the complexities of Edgar Poe, his works, his times, and his influences. This episode is about Joseph and His Friend - generally agreed to be the first novel about a same-sex relationship in the United States. Reactions to the novel are dealth with, as well as a section that borders on the steamy! 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Was Poe gay? 06:52 Intro to Bayard Taylor 10:20 Edgar Allan Poe on Baya...
Studies and Alcohol
May 25, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBThe first part of this episode is an examination of the courses that Poe took at the University of Virginia, and the unique qualities of the instructors. This episode then deals specifically with the writer’s use of alcohol - especially at the University of Virginia. 00:01 Introduction 02:18 Similar courses at other universities 05:30 Classes at University of Virginia 06:25 Ancient Languages 09:31 Modern Languages 12:39 Use of alcohol at the University 13:24 Information from Harry Poe 20...
Jefferson's Dream
May 18, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBPodcast: The Thomas Jefferson Hour Suggested online course (free!) at coursera from UVA - The Age of Jefferson Episode number 118 Jefferson’s Dream This episode of Celebrate Poe begins with a portion of a letter written by the aging Thomas Jefferson to John Adams about Jefferson’s dream - the establishment of what was to become the University of Virginia. Then this episode takes a brief look at the ideas and principles of Thomas Jefferson. The episode shifts to the second year of UVA’s ...
Money, Part 2
May 11, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBEpisode number 116 Money, Part 2 The first part of this episode takes a deeper look into the portion of John Galt Sr.s estate that was left to John Allan. The purchase of Moldavia is introduced, as well as some of the disagreements that the young Poe had with John Allan. The second part of this episode deals with the Molly of Moldavia - her life as a hostess to Federalists, opening a boarding house, and writing what is often referred to as “the first American cookbook.” Comparisons are d...
Money, Part 1
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEpisode number 116 Money, Part 1 The longer part of this episode repeats the basics of the first episodes about HOW the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe started this podcast - from Alderman Library to George’s apartment - the clincher for George is when he realized that Poe was reading George’s mind. 00:01 Introduction 00:12 Introduction to ghost of Poe 03:02 Encounter at the University of Virginia 04:19 Ghost of Poe enters 09:45 The ghost of Poe’s proposal 12:32 The ghost of Poe reappears ...
Poe's Best and Worst
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBEpisode number 115 - Is This Poe’s Greatest Work? This episode delves into 3 poems by Edgar Poe - His first surviving poem. Fanny To Helen (one of this greatest) What was Poe’s first surviving poem? What is Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 Hour Rule? How does it apply to the Beatles, Poe, or almost any artist? Who inspired the poem “Fanny”? Who inspired the poem “To Helen?” What did James Russell Lowell think of “To Helen”? What are the most famous lines of “To Helen?” Name one reason those li...
First Love and Deaf Culture
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode deals with 2 more chapters of The Home Life of Poe - Schoolboy Love Affairs and Rosalie Poe. Susan Archer Talley writes movingly about Poe’s first romantic attaction, its tragic conclusion, his sister Rosalie Poe, the strange effect of wine on both Edgar and Rosalie. Finally George looks into some of the dynamics of Deafness - why Susan Archer Talley’s deafness may have made her the ideal person to write a book about Poe, and how art starts in the heart (not the ear) and is me...
Poe's Boyhood
April 12, 2022 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThis episode deals with 2 chapters of The Home Life of Poe - Poe’s Boyhood and Poe’s Boyhood. In her unique style, Susan Archer Talley describes Poe’s life from the standpoint of an extremely intelligent and observant Deaf lady from Richmond who knew Poe and was of the aristocratic class. Why is Susan Archer Talley’s bio of Poe so unique? According to Talley, how did the young Poe dress? What scary events occured that could have colored Poe’s early imagination? How many whippings did Poe g...
Poe and Elton John
April 04, 2022 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBEpisode 112 Poe and Elton John This episode deals with the surprisingly combination of a deaf lady from Richmond and Edgar Allan Poe’s home life. The difference between primary and secondary sources is discussed, as well as the importance of Susan Archer Talley. Then George reads (with an occasional comment or two) the first two chapters of Susan Archer Talley’s classic “The Home Life of Poe.” Those chapters go by the name of “A Glimpse of Edgar Allan Poe” and “Poe’s First Home.” The e...
Poe Salutes Lafayette
March 23, 2022 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBEpisode 111 Poe Encounters Lafayette Heart to Heart International MAP International Operation USA Catholic Relief Services Samaritan's Purse UNICEF USA Save the Children Matthew 25: Ministries Center for Disaster Philanthropy Water Mission Direct Relief Project HOPE GlobalGiving World Help Americares Mercy Corps International Medical Corps This episode begins with a series of charities that allow you to help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The main part of this episod...
Helping Ukraine
March 14, 2022 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBEpisode 110 - Helping Ukraine Sources where you can help Ukraine GlobalGiving Heart to Heart International MAP International Operation USA Catholic Relief Services Samaritan's Purse UNICEF USA Save the Children Matthew 25: Ministries Center for Disaster Philanthropy Water Mission Direct Relief Project HOPE GlobalGiving World Help Americares Mercy Corps International Medical Corps
Poe - The Long Distance Swimmer
March 07, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBEpisode 109 - Poe - the Long Distance Swimmer Poe - the Long Distance Swimmer focuses on Poe’s swim (when he was a teenager) at least 6 miles across the James River against the tide. This episode also discusses George’s experiences with long-distance swimming, as well as those of Diana Niad’s 111 mile swim from Cuba to the United States. The episode concludes with an assesment by George Thomas Clark of what kind of athlete Edgar Poe might be today based on the poet’s physical size and abi...
A Teenager in Richmond
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBA Teenager in Richmond focuses on the time that Edgar Poe spent in Richmond after first returning from England - a fascinating period. What school did Poe attend when he returned from England? How was Poe as a student? Who were Poe’s best friends in his school? How long did it take for the Allan family to cross the Atlantic? Was Poe whipped a great deal at school in Richmond? 00:01 Introduction 01:17 Review of voyage to England and return 06:55 Education in Richmond 08:17 Opinion o...
Louder! Louder!! LOUDER!!!
February 21, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis episode describes a recent experience prescribed by George’s doctor where George uses the words of Poe to help him through the ordeal - words that also made the ordeal much worse. 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Prostate cancer 02:32 MRI and comments 05:30 Using Poe’s words 07:52 Noise and the MRI 09:52 Words from The Tell Tale Heart 10:41 Words from The Bells 14:47 Intense stimuli and conclusion 18:58 Sources for this episode
Not Your Tired Trope
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode deals with tropes as rhetorical devices. George gives an absolutely groan inducing way to remember antomasia. The ghosts of Mr. Poe and Mr. Shakespeare give examples of antonomasia, metaphor, simile, synecdoche, onomatapeia from their works. (Some of the extended metaphors in this episode include Shakespeare’s All the World’s a Stage and Poe’s The Conqueror Worm. 00:01 Introduction 00:24 Tired, stereotypical tropes 04:54 Antonomasia 06:38 Metaphor 07:20 All the World’s a...
Schemes! Schemes! Schemes!
February 07, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis episode deals with rhetorical devices - specifically schemes as used by William Shakespeare and Edgar Poe in their works. Obviously not ALL definitions and schemes could be covered (there are just too many) but this episode takes a basic look at this important use of language. Examples include parralelism in Hamlet, antithesis, chiasmus (such as in Macbeth), climax in Richard III and Poe’s Eureka, epizeuxis (pronounced epi ZUCK sus) in King Lear and The Bells, diacope in Othello, and ...
Rhetorical Triangle
January 31, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode 104 Rhetorical Triangle https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/rhetorical-triangle This episode first deals with the distinction between seasons in a podcast, and George explains why he decided NOT to list the episodes in series format (even though there is a distinct chronological order) to the episodes. Then this episode takes a look at Aristotle’s Rhetorical Triangle (of pathos, ethos, and logos) as necessary to understanding future episodes where the ghost of ...
Back in the USA
January 23, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis episode is the first appearance of the ghost of Mr. Poe for the year. Mr. Poe and Mr. Bartley do a brief recap of Mr. Poe’s life as a confused infant facing horrible tragedies and his life with John and Francis Allan of Richmond. Then Mr. Poe talks about his life in England as a student, and the Allans return across the Atlantic to Richmond. Sections discuss Poe as a young boy by contemporaries, and point to conflicts (in their infancy) between John Allan and Edgar Poe. Name some fam...
Spiderman and Poe
January 16, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThis episode deals with the theme of the double in William Wilson, and compares it to the same theme as used by Oscar Wilde in Dorian Grey. This episode also compares two characters hundreds of years apart who are both influenced by doubles - Spiderman and William Wilson. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Spiderman and symbiote 02:55 Meaning of doppelganger 04:06 William Wilson at boarding school 06:32 Wilson becomes more intimidated 12:18 Wilson meets his double at a masquerade 16:23 Dorian Grey as ...
Was Poe Abused?
January 10, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBEpisode 101 - Was Poe Abused? This episode is a cursory examination of some of the abusive conditions at English boarding schools when the young Poe attended Stoke Newington. While Poe never wrote a great deal about those experiences, much can be learned by examining OTHER similar individuals in similar circumstances. 00:01 Introduction 00:19 “Orientation” as Mild Torture 02:30 Fagging 03:15 Sir Richard Branson’s perceptions 05:33 Dickens and Nicholas Nickelby 14:53 E.L. Hartley and ...
The Uncanny Mr. Poe
January 03, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode is an examination of the uncanny - what it means and specifically how the concept of the uncanny can be seen in The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell Tale Heart. 00:01 Introduction 00:50 Learning language 01:30 Meaning of uncanny 03:00 Into to uncanny in Poe 05:02 Freud on the uncanny 07:08 Gothic stories and beliefs 08:48 The uncanny in the Fall of the House of User 13:42 The uncanny in The Tell Tale Heart 23:45 Summary 24:52 Future episodes 25:39 Sources Wha...
Back in the (Poe) Saddle
December 31, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSome of the topics for Celebrate Poe in 2022 00:08 An apology 03.01 Podcast reflections 06:27 Poe and the uncanny 07:35 Was Poe abused in boarding school? 08:21 The ghost of Mr. Shakespeare meets the ghost of Mr. Poe 09:33 Life at the University of Virginia 12:29 Life at West Point 14:43 The Pale Blue Eye 16:09 Comments regarding podcast guests 17:58 Pulling teeth (Berenice and Les Miserables) 21:04 Best name ever from a really bad play 25:03 The Fall of the House of Usher 27:01 Reflection...
The Festival
December 27, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, George reads The Festival by H.P. Lovecraft with some comments about the story and the writer’s “unique” perspective.
A Covid Christmas
December 25, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBGeorge reads the classic story A Set of Poe, followed by a timely poem that was posted to reddit and called A Covid Christmas - originally written by Dr Tom Macdonald of Ottawa, Canada
Surprise Endings
December 25, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBGeorge reads what is arguably the most famous short story ever written - The Gift of the Magi.
Quaintness Mingled with Revelry
December 24, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB00:00 Introduction 00:45 Dinner is served! 02:18 The Christmas meal 03:43 The people at the meal 04:44 Loaded with good cheer, conversation, and music 14:58 Supernatural monument 19:03 Author’s hopes in writing 19:50 Influence of Old Christmas 20:58 Criticism of emphasis on the past 22:35 Class conflict versus harmony and peace at Christmas 24:26 Future episodes 20:02 Sources What was the meaning of the thacking sound? Who said grace at the Christmas dinner? What strange things was the dece...
Generous and Happy Feelings
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBEpisode Ninety Four - Generous and Happy Feelings 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Waking Up 02:43 Invitation to family prayers 04:01 Breakfast 04:38 Observations regarding the grounds 08:26 Liturgical concerns 15:58 Emotional effects of sermon 18:30 Future episodes What was the first thing the narrator heard from outside door when he awoke on Christmas morning? To what did the servant invite the narrator? Why does the Squire not like “modern” breakfasts? Does the local church have an o...
Revelry Encouraged
December 23, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB00:00 Introduction 01:16 Ride to Bracebridge Manor 03:21 Arrival at Bracebridge 04:36 Description of the Manor House 10:10 Description of the interior 17:26 Description of the narrator’s room 19:27 Future episodes 22:01 Sources What has been the emphasis in the first two portions of Old Christmas? How does the son in the carriage describe his father? Who are the father’s favorite authors? Where did the carriage stop? What memories did the wall engender? What did the father feel...
Santa Claus Establishes New York
December 23, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBEpisode 92 - Santa Claus Establishes New York 00:01 Introduction 00:36 More about Washington Irving 02:43 The Pompous Senator and Santa 05:39 The Stage Coach 07:11 Anticipating Bantam 12:06 Shouts of joy! 16:00 Meeting Bracebridge 17:54 Future episodes 22:39 Sources What were Washington Irving’s best known works? How did Irving “invent” Santa Claus? Where did the Knicks get their name? What is The Stage Coach about? Who is Bantam? Who is Bracebridge? Who wrote about Christmas...
Christmas and the Father of American Literature
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat is a way of remember the name Washington Irving (and not confusing him with other names!) Where do we get the legend of Santa Claus in America? What was Christmas like during medieval England? How was Christmas celebrated in America before the 1800’s? What is the first section of Old Christmas about in tone? 00:10 Introduction 01:15 Remembering Poe and other writers 02:52 Remembering Irving 06:49 Festive (and non-festive) Christmas 10:15 Irving and Santa Claus 12:00 Christm...
The Raven and the Eye
December 20, 2021 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBNinety - The Raven and the Eye This episode takes a deep dive into two of Dickens’ greatest works A Tale of Two Cities and Barnaby Rudge as great examples of historical fiction. In Barnaby Rudge, a raven is one of the characters. Poe and Dickens were friends, and could this be where Poe got the idea for his most famous work? What historical fiction did Dickens write? What did Sydney Carton give to Charles Darney? How many talking ravens did Dickens have? Why is The Pale Blue Eye great...
Researching Poe
December 13, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBPlagues, Witches, and Wars online course at the University of Virginia https://www.coursera.org/learn/historical-fiction The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore web site https://www.eapoe.org/index.htm What IS historical fiction? Name three historical fiction novels involving Edgar Poe. What is central of ANY historical fiction? What is the difference between primary and secondary sources? What just might be the best single research source for info about Poe on the web? 00:00 Intro ...
This SOUNDS like Poe's school!
December 04, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBEpisode Eighty Eight - This SOUNDS like Poe’s School? Why do you think Stoke Newington IS the school in William Wilson? Why do you think Stoke Newington IS NOT the school in William Wilson? Do you think William Wilson (the narrator) sounds bitter? Was Poe taught by a Rev. Bransby? Was William Wilson DEFINITELY written about Stoke Newington? How will Washington Irving fit into this podcast? What story by H.P. Lovecraft will George read this year? How can I “get up to speed” concerning...
Poe and the City
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhere does “The Man of the Crowd” specifically take place? How could the tale be considered a “stalking story?” How could the tale NOT be considered a “stalking story?” Why do YOU think the narrator is following the stranger? What is a dopppelganger? Could the story take place in almost ANY large city? 00:00 Introduction 01:25 The ghost of Poe reads The Man of the Crowd 13:39 Poe encounters the stranger 20:24 “Climax” of the story 30:27 Sources 31:07 Outro
Poe Is Overwhelmed by London
November 21, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis podcast returns to the life of Poe with the Allans. In this episode, the Allans go to the United Kingdom (Scotland, Ireland, and especially England) for Mr. Allan's business. At one time, Poe lives just a few minutes from the British Museum! Then Mr. Poe and Mr. Bartley begin a discussion of Mr. Poe's hesitancy to write about social issues and not have many of his works take place in specific geographical locations. London, however, proves to be a bit of a exception! https://archive...
The Best Poe Movie Ever! (Kinda)
November 16, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBLink to The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe 67 minutes https://archive.org/details/TheLovesOfEdgarAllanPoe Link to clip or Jane Darwell in “The Grapes of Wrath” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJLvgWx-h54 Link to clip of Jane Darwell and Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Wb_sTdJV In this episode, George talks briefly about the joys (and problems) in doing a comparative look at two great minds - Edgar Poe and C.S. Lewis. The majority of the episode is dedicated to...