SERIES
Loving the Raven
To tie in with the bicentenary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe in 2009, a series in which enthusiasts explore the enduring legacy and cult status of the enigmatic and controversial American writer
First Broadcast12 Jan 2009
Latest Broadcast11 Dec 2009
Episodes5
Categories
Arts, Culture & the MediaDocumentariesHistorical
Episodes
5 items available
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The Essay
Mark Lawson on the influence of The Murders in the Rue Morgue on modern crime fiction.
Jan 2009
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The Essay
Joanne Harris discusses the women in Poe's life and the influence they had on his stories.
Jan 2009
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The Essay
Andrew Taylor explores Poe's childhood in England and the inspiration behind his own novel
Jan 2009
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The Essay
Kim Newman discusses Poe, the man and his alter-ego, looking at his story William Wilson.
Jan 2009
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The Essay
Louise Welsh exposes and dissects Edgar Allan Poe's gothic heart.
Jan 2009