Why should you read Edgar Allan Poe?

What do you know about Edgar Allan Poe?

The prisoner strapped under a descending pendulum blade. A raven who refuses to leave the narrator’s chamber. A beating heart buried under the floorboards. Poe’s macabre and innovative stories of gothic horror have left a timeless mark on literature. But just what is it that makes Edgar Allan Poe one of the greatest American authors?  
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Relax and watch this TEDEd lesson. Don't stress if you can't catch every word, just try to get the gist (general idea).

Next, read the 8 questions HERE - watch the video again to find the answers.

Lastly, prepare some questions for me (using the question  grid) and let's talk about it next class.