everyone loves a horror story irving, hawthorne, and poe 1800-1860 american romanticism
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Everyone Loves a Horror Story
Irving, Hawthorne, and Poe
1800-1860
American Romanticism
Romantic
What does it mean to call someone
Romantic?
What does it mean to call someone Romantic?
Journal Describe a Romantic
encounter in detail. It can be personal experience, or what you would imagine to be the most Romantic moment. This should be 5-7 sentences
Romanticism
An American Literary movement that elevated the individual, the passions, and the inner life.
It stressed strong emotion, imagination, freedom from classical correctness in art forms, and rebellion against social conventions.
Dark Romantics/ Gothic Romantics
Late 18th century (UK) to
Early 19th century (US)
Romanticism
The name Romanticism can be a bit misleading because Romantics do not necessarily write about love.
Some famous American Romantics: And Mystery Writers
Washington IrvingEdgar Allan PoeNathaniel Hawthorne –
The Minister’s Black Veil, A Parable
Scary Elements
Exploration of the past and of exotic, even supernatural, realms--the Gothic novel--old legends and folklore
Contemplation of the natural world--lyric poetry--its underlying beauty and truth
Journal:
What are some horror conventions that people are afraid of? Why are we afraid of bats? witches? cobwebs?
- Supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terror pervades the action
- High emotion, sentimentalism, but also pronounced anger, and surprise.
- Use of words indicating fear, mystery, etc: apparition, devil, ghost, haunted, terror, fright, fainting
Explored conflicts between good and evil, psychological effects of guilt and sin, and madness
Literary Style and Themes
Recurring themes deal with questions of death, including its physical signs, the effects of decomposition, concerns of premature burial, the reanimation of the dead, and mourning.
Washington Irving
“The Devil and Tom Walker”; “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”; “Rip Van Winkle”
First American writer to achieve an international reputation
Spent quite a bit of time abroad
Faust Legend:
A tale about a man who sells his soul to the devil for earthly benefits. Each retelling involves a person who trades his soul for experience, knowledge, or treasure. Endings vary with the protagonist eitherDoomed to failureRedeemed by virtues
Washington Irving’s success marked the beginning of a distinctly American literary heritage. He retold the Faust legend (German) in a noticeably American way.
Dissimulation- to conceal (one's real feelings) by pretence
Cunningly- skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner
Sagacity- mental discernment and soundness of judgment.
Hearkening- giving heed or attention to what is said; listening
Refrained- abstained from an impulse to say or do something
Masters of Horror
Stephen King is often compared to the 18th century weaver of horror tales, Edgar Allan Poe
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Poe’s LifeBest known for
poetry and short fiction pieces
Life span: 1809-1849
Created detective story and refined psychological thriller
World-wide influence on literature
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Poe’s Childhood
Parents: David Poe Elizabeth Atkins
Parents died before Poe was 3
Adopted by John Allan
Poe was baptized Edgar Allan Poehttp://www.poemuseum.org/
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Poe’s Young Adult Years
Poe quarreled with John Allan
Attended University of Virginia
Incurred gambling debts and left UV
Enlisted in US Armyhttp://www.jfhermant.com/logo_uva.gif
Trouble Follows Poe
After Allan died, Poe was discharged from Army
Poe was expelled from West Point
Throughout his troubles, Poe continued to writehttp://www.ava.org/clubs/
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Poe’s Romance
Lived with Aunt, Maria Clemm, and cousin Virginia
Dated Virginia and married her
Began writing for newspapers/magazines
Moved to Philadelphia
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Poe’s Masterpieces Written
Poe published some of best known works:
The RavenThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Black CatThe Bells
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Death in Poe’s Life
Lost mother to “coughing sickness”/tuberculosis
Lost Virginia to “coughing sickness”/tuberculosis
Mystery of Poe’s Death
Found delirious in Baltimore on October 3
Found in someone else's clothing
Found on Election Day
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Playbill Assignment
Task:
You are hired by a theater to create a playbill on Poe and one of his stories or one of his poems that will be performed
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Playbill Information
Cover:Title of work/worksAuthorStudent nameGraphics that
represent work
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Playbill Information
Inside left:Brief overview of
Poe’s life
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Playbill Information
Inside right:CharactersSettingTime frame
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Playbill Information
Back:Brief synopsis of
story/poems
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Creating Playbill
Create your playbill using Publisher, MS Word, or construction paper!
I will give you set up instructions and design tips.
Poes Works
Simpson’s The Raven
Interactive Raven