Poe's Writer's Voice
Learning Objective
I can identify elements of Edgar Allan Poe's writer's voice.
Key Concepts
Gothic literature is an extreme form of Dark Romanticism, often described as macabre, with plots involving madness or death.
Horace Walpole wrote the first Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto, in 1764, while Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein in 1818.
Edgar Allan Poe, often called the Father of Gothic literature, wrote poems like The Raven and short stories like The Fall of the House of Usher.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is Gothic literature often described as, indicating its disturbing or horrifying nature?
2. Name two emotions that characters in Gothic literature frequently experience.
3. According to the video, what is the origin of the term 'Gothic' in Gothic literature?
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Educational Video
Gothic Literature – Edgar Allan Poe and the Gothic Tradition
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