Edgar Allan Poe

In 1516, the publication of one small book would coin a new word and give rise to centuries of literature, theory, and thought. In his most influential work, the lawyer and Tudor politician Thomas More (1478-1535) described a seemingly perfect – but entirely fictional – island ca ...  Show more

Misha Glenny chooses the first of his archive picks - bringing back classic conversations from the In Our Time archive, every Monday. Humans have tried to calculate, regulate, and measure time for thousands of years: from systems based on tracking sunrise and sunset, to the inven ...  Show more

Renowned horror and mystery author Edgar Allan Poe achieved critical acclaim with his bone-chilling literary works, like “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven.” But behind his writing’s success was a life filled with heartbreak, tragedy and death. Learn more about your ad choices. ...  Show more

Renowned horror and mystery author Edgar Allan Poe achieved critical acclaim with his bone-chilling literary works, like “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven.” But behind his writing’s success was a life filled with heartbreak, tragedy and death. Learn more about your ad choices. ...  Show more

Learn about the difficult but impactful life of the world-renowned writer of mystery and detective stories, Edgar Allan Poe.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next tw ...  Show more

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential figures in all of American literature -- and his death is just as mysterious as his stories. In today's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into the conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Edgar Allan Poe.They don't want you to rea ...  Show more