Edgar Allen Poe is a writer I have been hearing
about since Elementary school. His poems, short stories, and unique style set
him apart from any other writer who ever lived. The fact that he is taught from
the Elementary level, all the way through college courses, goes to show how
important and impactful his work has been in American literature.
His shortest story, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, is a
landmark piece that is not only used in Higher education, but it is readable to
younger students and students who struggle with reading. He has a very diverse
selection of works which also makes him popular in many different age groups.
The Fall of the House of Usher is my favorite short
story of Edgar Allen Poe’s. I first read this in Introduction to Fiction with
Dr. Lindholdt, and it was so intriguing to me. All the underlying themes and
unique style of writing the Poe consistently uses draw you in and get you
hooked on his work. However, this one is my favorite. The way he incorporates
gothic elements, mystery, satire, and incest sets him apart from any other
writer I have ever studied or read. It makes me excited to one day teach my
students Poe’s work and share with them the same joy I got out of it when I was
first introduced to him. And even more so now, that I not only get to read his
works but also study him as a person and a writer, makes me have an even deeper
level of understanding and attraction to him and all his different pieces of
work. Edgar Allen Poe is an essential choice when it comes to teaching middle
and high schoolers about literature, and even on to college. He is someone that
will forever be a legend in the writing world and all teachers should take the
time every year to share his stories with their students.
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