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Why Poe Still Haunts Us: Power, Psychology, and the Gothic Imagination
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In this episode, I sit down with Poe scholar Dr. Amy Branam Armiento to explore why Edgar Allan Poe continues to captivate readers nearly two centuries later. From discovering “The Raven” as a young reader to teaching gothic literature today, Amy shares how Poe’s exploration of power dynamics, psychological unraveling, and human vulnerability keeps his work relevant.
We discuss the difference between gothic and horror—how gothic literature uses confined spaces and allegory to examine…
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