Writing Prompt: Inspired by Neil Gaiman and Edgar Allan Poe-The Unreliable Narrator!

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Writing Prompt: The Unreliable Narrator

Listen to the interview with Neil Gaiman:

Neil Gaiman on Poe, Parrots, Unreliable Narrators, and the magic of reading aloud:

Now, create your own scenario or full fledged story with your very own unreliable narrator!

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Writing Prompt: Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"-Updated December 15, 2013

Writing Prompt: Listen to Christopher Walken reading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven." 

Now, see if you can create a repeating line which you would then use in your own poem or short story to create the same type of SPOOKY, CHILLING effect that Poe has created in his poem, "The Raven."

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Other Raven Interpretations:

"The Raven: Lou Reed’s Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe, Illustrated by Italian Artist Lorenzo Mattotti" by Maria Popova:  Click Here

A graphic novel "meant to be heard in the mind."



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Writing Prompt: Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe

Illustrations by Harry Clarke for Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination

Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the masters of horror, and with this being the month for tricks and treats it seems appropriate to give Poe a nod...

Watch the video The Boundaries of Life and Death, a German short film inspired by Poe.  After viewing the video, write at least five sentences sharing your reaction to the film.  Make sure if you say you liked the video or disliked the video that you include in your answer why or why not.

 The Boundaries of Life and Death and inspired by Poe


Second question:  Are you a fan of horror?

Third Question:  Have you read anything by Poe?  If so, what and did you like it?  Include in your answer why or why not.  Start Scribbling!

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