Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), and Robert Louis Stevenson, born the year after Poe died (1850-1894) were master writers, not just of one literary form, but of adventure, horror, historical, fantasy, poetry, plays, fiction and non-fiction, crafting each one with an enduring delight in language. Both forged new paths in literature – whether that was in horror, detective fiction, pirate stories, or historical adventures. Both had lives of heartbreak, romance, and travel. Both died young, rejoicing in minds of strength and agility, but burdened by addictions and illness, in bodies that could not keep up, leaving us with literature that endures.
- Edgar Allan Poe, The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. (Signet: 2008), ISBN-10: 0451531051
- Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe's Classic Tales of Horror. (Sirius Entertainment: 2023), ISBN-10: 1398830402
- Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe's Classic Tales of Detection & Adventure. (Arcturus: 2015), ISBN-10: 178599929X
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island. (Puffin Modern Classics: 2019), ISBN-10: 0241411211
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped. (Bantam Classics: 1982), ISBN-10: 0553212605
- Robert Louis Stevenson, A Child’s Garden of Verses. (SeaWolf Press: 2021), ISBN-10: 1955529183
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: And Other Tales of Terror. (Penguin: 2023), ISBN-10: 0241552680
- Edgar Allan Poe: life and works
- Robert Louis Stevenson: life and works
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe the life story of each of these writers
- Evaluate the significance and quality of their work
