This podcast returns to the life of Poe with the Allans. In this episode, the Allans go to the United Kingdom (Scotland, Ireland, and especially England) for Mr. Allan's business. At one time, Poe lives just a few minutes from the British Museum!
Then Mr. Poe and Mr. Bartley begin a discussion of Mr. Poe's hesitancy to write about social issues and not have many of his works take place in specific geographical locations. London, however, proves to be a bit of a exception!
https://archive.org/details/TheLovesOfEdgarAllanPoe
Why did Poe live in England for 5 years?
Did Poe live near the British Museum?
How big was London during Poe’s lifetime?
What are some works by Poe that were set in London?
Was King Pest set in London?
Was The Tell-Tale Heart set in London?
What boarding school has a connection to Stoke Newington?
00:00 Intro and URL note
02:04 Background (review of early life)
04:10 Embargo is lifted and Allans journey abroad
09:54 Life in London
12:48 Poe and British Museum
18:16 Poe’s “non-interest” in social issues and writing works with geographical locations
20:15 Cabs
22:24 Peter Snook
25:17 Other London works set in London
26:42 Future episodes
28:36 Sources
30:17 Outro
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