Explores the poetry, fiction, and literary artistry of Edgar Allan Poe as a central figure in American Gothic Literature. Students examine Poe's major works alongside themes such as horror, psychological terror, detection, and the aesthetics of the macabre. The course may also consider adaptations, re-tellings, and works influenced by Poe, including film, visual media, and related literature, to examine his enduring cultural impact. Fulfills the general education requires in Thinking Critically and Analytically and Literature. [ 3 credits ]