The Tell-Tale Art

Poe in Modern Popular Culture

By: Christine A. Jackson

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Paperback | 9 November 2011

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210 Pages

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Greed and guilt, near-indecipherable codes, murder plots born of madness--these motifs drive the best modern mysteries, but they are rooted in the early nineteenth century and the carefully constructed fiction of Edgar Allan Poe. Poe''s methods of storytelling and suspense remain relevant, reappearing in detective novels and on screens large and small. This work examines a wide selection of today''s mystery and thriller novels, films, television programs, and video games to explore Poe''s ongoing influence on popular entertainment. Authors such as Michael Connelly, Stieg Larsson and Dennis Lehane, television shows like The Closer and Dexter, and movies from Laura and Vertigo to Shutter Island and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo all receive attention. The popularity of Poe''s narratives in these contemporary guises is testimony to his visionary genius.

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Industry Reviews

"recommended"-Choice; "this work examines Poe's relevance in modern popular culture, pulling examples from television, film and fiction"-Reference & Research Book News.

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