Reimaging Poe, Part 2

Send us Fan MailThis episode continues an examination of possible “reimagings” of some of Poe’s works.  The nature of the murders in the first real detective story is examined, as well as the comparison of the effects of Covid-19 to the unamed disease in The Masque of the Red Death.  Religious intolerance in The Pit and the Pendulum is examaned, as well as revisiting Annabel Lee.  And be sure and join Celebrate Poe for the next two episodes - Poe, the Stoned Teenager.00:00 Intro01:16 Nature of the Murders in the Rue Morgue04:29 “Updating” the disease in Red Death to Covid-1909:33 Covid-19 and society13:39 Updating The Pit and the Pendulum17:30 Religious intolerance in “The Pit and the Pendulum”19:54 Revisiting “Annabel Lee”25:07 Future episodes25:50 Sources26:28 OutroSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.